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The Four Winds 2014 Archive Stories Listed Below
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The Four Winds 2014
December 8, 2014
In this Season of Giving, a Donation of Medical Leave Can Make a Difference:
Information on the Leave Transfer Program
December 8 print copy
November 11, 2014
The NWSEO Recruitment Incentive can help you attend the
40th Annual Convention next year.
October 26, 2014
News from the 39th Annual
NWSEO National Convention
September 19, 2014
NWSEO 2014 Elections – Nominations for Regional Chair and Vice Chair due October 10
September 19, 2014 print copy
September 17, 2014
Letter to Congress in Support of the
Wounded Warrior Act
Letter to Congress
NWSEO 2014 Elections – List of Delegates and Votes per Branch
September 17 print copy
September 15, 2014
Weather Forecasters, Hurricane Hunters Endorse
James Lee Witt for Congress
September 15, 2014
August 29, 2014
Make Reservations for the 39th Annual NWSEO Convention: Sunday-Monday, October 26 - 27
Information on Regional Chair/Vice Chair Nominations and Convention Delegates
August 29, 2014
August 28, 2014
NWS Signs $4.7 Million Contract with Overland Resource Group - Aiming for a Retrenchment of the Workforce
August 28, 2014 print copy
August 25, 2014
NWSEO Grievance Aims to Protect Impact-Based Decision Support Pilot Projects
August 25, 2014
August 4, 2014
NWS Hires Consultant to “reframe the relationship” with NWSEO; Neglects to Include or Inform NWSEO in the Decision Process
August 4, 2014 print copy
June 6, 2014
Senate, House Reject NOAA’s Plans to Eliminate ITOs and Approve Additional Funding for NWS Operations
June 6, 2014 print copy
June 6, 2014
Noncompetitive hardship transfer takes job from qualified HMT - NWSEO works for fair treatment.
June 6, 2014 print copy
June 5, 2014
NWS Wastes Taxpayer Dollars
Appealing a Decision that Promotes Employee Health and Safety
June 5, 2014 print copy
June 3, 2014
The National Weather Service Falls Short - Yet Again on Forecasting and Communications Technology
June 3, 2014 print copy
May 21, 2014
NWSEO Member Dan Clark Needs Medical Leave Donations -
You Can Help with the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
May 21, 2014 print copy
May 14, 2014
NWSEO Segment on NBC TODAY Show - NWSEO Garners National Media Attention on NWS Staffing Shortages
May 14, 2014 print copy
May 6, 2014
NWSEO Legislative Education Efforts Result in
Six Senators Urging NOAA to Rethink NOHRSC Relocation
May 6, 2014 print copy
May 5, 2014
NWSEO Returns Personal Use Items to Offices:
Arbitrator Rules NWS Violated NWSEO Agreement and
Federal Labor Law by Suspending Purchase of Disposable Plates, Cups and Utensils
May 5, 2014 print copy
April 18, 2014
FLRA Rejects NWS Efforts to Restrict Court Leave – Affirms Arbitrator’s Award
April 18, 2014 print copy
March 24, 2014
NWSEO Comments to the President’s Budget
NWSEO Post-hearing Brief of Hiring Freeze Arbitration
March 24, 2014 print copy
NWSEO Comments to the President’s Budget
NWSEO Post-hearing Brief of Hiring Freeze Arbitration
In addition to this brief, transcripts are also available below.
Day 1 - January 13, 2014
Day 2 - January 14, 2014
Day 3 - January 15, 2013
Day 4 - January 16, 2013
NWS Carry Over Document
March 6, 2014
NWSEO Pressured the NWS to End the Hiring Freeze
Now We Need Your Help: Recruitment Rebate Extended
March 6, 2014 print copy
February 25, 2014
NWSEO Negotiated Health Club and Wellness Services Fees Reimbursement Program:
Stay Healthy and Receive a $300 Rebate - Forms must be submitted by February 28, 2014
Form A must be submitted between January 1, 2014 and February 28, 2014 to receive benefits for 2014.
Form B must be submitted between January 1, 2014 and February 28, 2014 for reimbursement for the year 2013
February 25, 2014 print copy
February 19, 2014
NWSEO Files Grievance over Awards Reductions
NWSEO files a union grievance over the unilateral reduction in the amount of allocated awards for bargaining unit employees in
FY 14. Union Grievance Reduction of Awards
February 7, 2014
Form A must be submitted between January 1, 2014 and February 28, 2014 to receive benefits for 2014.
Form B must be submitted between January 1, 2014 and February 28, 2014 for reimbursement for the year 2013.
February 7, 2014 print copy
February 4, 2014
Transcripts of the Hiring Freeze Arbitration
Arbitration on the hiring freeze between the NOAA and NWSEO was held on January 13-16. Below are the transcripts from this four day hearing. A decision is expected this summer.
Day 1 - January 13, 2014
Day 2 - January 14, 2014
Day 3 - January 15, 2013
Day 4 - January 16, 2013
NWS Carry Over Document
January 24, 2014
NWS Excuses for the Hiring Freeze Don't Add Up
January 24, 2014 print copy
January 17, 2014
Evidence reveals National Weather Service had $125 million Carry Over:
Agency’s Hiring Freeze of Hurricane and Tornado Forecasters is an Unnecessary Risk
NWS Carry Over Document
January 17, 2014 print copy
January 10, 2014
Transcripts from the December 19, 2013 Arbitration are Available
NWSEO v. U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA regarding Personal Use Items.
January 8, 2014
National Weather Service Health Club and Wellness Services Fees Reimbursement Program
Stay Healthy and Receive a $300 Rebate
Form A must be submitted between January 1, 2014 and February 28, 2014 to receive benefits for 2014.
Form B must be submitted between January 1, 2014 and February 28, 2014 for reimbursement for the year 2013.
January 8, 2014 print copy
January 2, 2014
NWSEO Minimal Dues increase is 21-Cents Per Pay Period -
First Increase in Three Years
January 2, 2014 print copy
Transcripts from the December 19, 2013 Arbitration on Personal Use Items:
NWSEO v. U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA regarding Personal Use Items.
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