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The Four Winds 2013
December 17, 2013
Twelve Days of Christmas (NWSEO Version)
December 17, 213 print copy
December 16, 2012
Congressman Nolan's representative Tours Duluth WFO - CR Chair Provides him with a list of 75 Vacancies
December 12, 2013
NWSEO General Counsel tells Senate Commerce Committee that NWS employees are primary source of innovation;
Senator Rubio calls NWS workforce “inefficient” and demands further cuts.
December 12, 2013 print copy
December 10, 2013
NWSEO to testify before the U.S. Senate -
Thursday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m
December 10, 2013 print copy
December 4, 2013
Representative Frank Wolf asks Budget Committee why Congress
Picks "on Federal Employees
Rep. Wolf's letter
December 4, 2013 print copy
December 2, 2013
Opportunity for FLSA Non-Exempt Employees to “opt-in” to a
Class Action Lawsuit regarding the Delay of Payment during the Government Shutdown
December 2, 2013 print copy
November 14, 2013
National Weather Service to Evict Employees from Housing at Tsunami Center;
Inspector General Complaint Filed
November 14, 2013 News Release
October 15, 2013 NWS Workers work without pay; Shutdown to Blame OzarksFirst.com
October 10, 2013
Government Executive: National Weather Service Forecasts Frustration of Federal Workers
(Oct. 10, 2013) "There's a pretty high level of frustration among people," Sobien said. "Any time there's a political disagreement in Washington, federal employees are getting kicked in the shins. That was the face of frustration."
Washington Post: 15 Ways the Federal Shutdown is Hampering the National Weather Service by Jason Samenow
Climate Central: NWS Staff Walks to Work in Blizzard despite Shutdown by Andrew Freedman
October 4, 2013
NWSEO President Dan Sobien is quoted several times in this Popular Science article. The Government Employees Responsible for Saving us from Hurricanes are Working for No Pay
October 2, 2013
NWSEO Invited Speak at Sen. Mikulski's Press Conference on Government Shutdown
NWSEO Steward Amy Fritz is the second speaker on this video link of the Mikulski Press Conference..
October 1, 2013
Office of Personnel Management - Furlough Guidance
OPM Guidance for Shutdown Furloughs
Congressman Frank Wolf supports Legislation to provide
Retroactive Pay for Furloughed Employees
Washington Post - Bill would Pay Workers for Shutdown Time
Legislation Introduced to Ensure Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
September 25, 2013
What Happens to Your Pay and Benefits in a Shutdown? The following FedSmith article has information on what happens to your pay and benefits when jobs are furloughed.
September 3, 2013
Labor Day edition of BuzzFeed
(Pictures and more).
August 8, 2013
Make Reservations for the 38th Annual NWSEO Convention in St. Petersburg, Florida
Convention Dates: Sunday-Monday, September 22-23, 2013
Reservations must be made by August 23, 2013
August 8, 2013 print copy
August 1, 2013
Why Won't They Do What They Promised to Do? - Part 1 - The Hiring Freeze
Part 1 - The Hiring Freeze - July 30, 2013 print copy
March 27 Hiring Freeze Memo
Why Won't They Do What They Promised to Do? -Part 2 - The ITO Settlement
Part 2 - The ITO Settlement - August 1, 2013 print copy
July 26, 2013
NWS Appeals to FLRA to Restrict Rotating Shift Workers Right to Court Leave
July 26, 2013 print copy
July 19, 2013
House, Senate Appropriations Committees increase funding to support NWS operations;
Disapprove elimination of ITOs in FY 14
July 19, 2013 print copy
July 3, 2013
NOAA Report Admits NWSEO’s Lobbying
Saved Forecaster Jobs
July 2, 2013
Arbitrator Rejects NWS Efforts to Restrict Court Leave –
Major Victory for Rotating Shift Workers
July 2, 2013 print copy
June 21, 2013
Southern Region MIC Blatantly Ignores Labor Laws
NWSEO Files Grievance
Birmingham Grievance
June 21, 2013 print copy
June 5, 2013 - Grand Rapids, MI - MLive
After deadly twister outbreaks, Grand Rapids forecaster furloughs nixed
June 1, 2013 - The Hill
Weather agency ends furloughs as deadly tornadoes strike Okla.
May 28, 2013
May 20, 2013
Message from NWSEO President Dan Sobien
May 16, 2013
May 13, 2013
National Academy of Public Administration publishes its report,
“Forecast for the Future: Assuring the Capacity of the National Weather Service”
Follow this link to view the full report and Project Results.
May 9, 2013
Congressman Nolan asks leadership to reject furloughs to NWS
“that will have negative impacts on employees and readiness."
Congressman Nolan letter
NWSEO needs You! $100 Rebate for New Members valid until May 24, 2013
May 9, 2013 print copy
April 25, 2013
While NOAA proposes furloughs,
Congress approves DOJ reprogramming request to keep employees on the job.
Speaking points on NWS furloughs included.
April 25, 2013 print copy
Furlough Press Kit
Furlough News Release
Furlough Speaking Points
Contact your Senator and Congressional Representative
Call or email your State Senator.
Call or email your Congressional Representatives.
April 23, 2013
Weather-Ready Nation Roadmap 2.0 is path forward for NWS
April 23, 2013 print copy
Weather Ready Nation 2.0 pdf document
Weather Ready Nation Link
Questions or comments on Roadmap 2.0 can be directed to NWS.Roadmap@noaa.gov.
April 17, 2013
Proposed Furloughs and ITO reductions –
NWSEO working to keep employees at their life-saving work
April 17, 2013 print copy
April 12 letter from Congressman Frank Wolf
Philadelphia Inquirer/Philly.com Storm Clouds at Weather Service by Tony Wood
April 16, 2013
April 15, 2013
April 5, 2013
NWSEO-developed Pilot Projects Enhance Decision Support in Six Locations
April 5, 2013 print copy
Decision Support Pilot Projects Fact Sheet
Congressional Quarterly Roll Call, Reporter: Kerry Young
April 4, 2013
April 4, 2013 print copy
March 28, 2013
NWSEO Response to NOAA-wide hiring freeze
NOAA- wide hiring freeze
March 21, 2013
March 21, 2013 print copy
March 18, 2013
Washington Post- National Weather Service cutting back on hiring, spending.
March 15, 2013
March 15, 2013 print copy
March 14, 2013
NWSFreezes Lead Forecaster Promotions
Union Files Grievance
Copy of Grievance sent March 13, 2013
March 14, 2013 print copy
March 7, 2013 Philadelphia Inquirer
Weather and Politics by Tony Wood
March 6, 2013 Washington Post
Sequester could ultimately affect severe-weather forecasting by Josh Hicks
Bloomberg
Weather balloons seen at risk of being grounded by U.S. cuts by Kathleen Miller
March 1, 2013
Sequester Update: NWSEO needs your help to fight the Furloughs
Dues Rebate Extended to March 15
March 1, 2013 print copy
Washington Post
Washington Post: Sequester hits federal agencies. Now what for federal employees? by Joe Davidson
Climate Central: Budget cuts may degrade weather, climate forecasting by Andrew Freedman
February 25, 2013
February 25, 2013 print copy
Form A must be submitted between January 1, 2013 and February 28, 2013 to receive benefits for 2013.
Form B must be submitted between January 1, 2013 and February 28, 2013 for reimbursement for the year 2012.
National Weather Service Health Club and Wellness Services Fees Reimbursement Program is available here.
February 22, 2013
NWSEO Member Sharon Payne Needs Medical Leave Donations
You Can Help with the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
February 22, 2013 print copy
February 13, 2013
NWSEO’s Work Paves Way for Funding Support
February 13, 2013 print copy
February 7, 2013
Dr. Louis Uccellini is pegged as the Director of the National Weather Service
February 7, 2013 print copy
February 5, 2013
February 5, 2013 The Guardian (UK)
"Outspoken" US Manager finds himself in the firing line
William Proenza to appeal his dismissal following comments on budget cuts, as US weather service denies link
February 4, 2013
National Weather Service Health Club and Wellness Services Fees Reimbursement Program
Stay Healthy and Receive a $300 Rebate - Forms must be submitted by February 28, 2013
February 4, 2013 print copy
January 31, 2013
NWSEO Member Needs Medical Leave Donations
You Can Help with the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
January 31, 2013 print copy
January 8, 2013
Webpage of Remembrance
www.spc.noaa.gov/Racy.
January 7, 2013
National Weather Service
Health Club and Wellness Services
Fees Reimbursement Program - Stay Healthy and Receive a $300 Rebate
January 7, 2013 print copy
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