2016 Member News Archives
NWSEO Press Kit and Speaking Points Available –
Please help maintain the Integrity of the Local Forecast
Press Kit and Speaking Points/ Congressional Contacts
July 2016 NWS PowerPoint presentation to the Deputy Secretary of Commerce
The Four Winds 2016 Archive Stories Listed Below
The Four Winds 2015 Archives
2015 NWSEO Four Winds Newsletters and Member News Archives
The Four Winds 2014 Archives
2014 NWSEO Four Winds Newsletters and Member News Archives
The Four Winds 2013 Archives
2013 NWSEO Four Winds Newsletters and Member News Archives
The Four Winds 2012 Archives
2012 NWSEO Four Winds Newsletters and Member News Archives
The Four Winds 2011 Archives
2011 Four Winds Newsletters and Archives
The Four Winds 2010 News Archives
2016 Four Winds - Member News
December 22, 2016
NWSEO Welcomes NWS Deputy Assistant Administrator Mary Erickson
Sends best wishes to Laura Furgione as she moves to the Census Bureau
December 22, 2016 print copy
December 21, 2016
NWSEO Member Ashley Allen Needs Medical Leave Donations
You Can Help with the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
December 21, 2016 print copy
December 5, 2016
NWS Presentation to the Deputy Secretary of Commerce in July 2016 details Plans to Downsize the NWS
July 2016 NWS PowerPoint presentation to the Deputy Secretary of Commerce
December 5, 2016 - NWS Presentation to Downsize print copy
NO CONOPS 2 -
$100 New Member Rebate Extended through December 31, 2016
December 5, print copy- $100 Rebate
November 8, 2016
NWSEO Congratulates JoAnn Becker
2016 recipient of the Kip Robinson Award
November 8, 2016 print copy
November 2, 2016
The Value of NWSEO Membership
Value of NWSEO November 2, 2016 print copy
2017 NWSEO Convention in St. Petersburg, Florida
Recruitment Incentive and a $100 Rebate for New Members
($100 Rebate valid through November 30, 2016)
NWSEO Convention and New Member Rebate November 2, 2016 print copy
October 28, 2016
NWSEO Press Kit and Speaking Points Available –
Please help maintain the Integrity of the Local Forecast
October 28, 2016 print copy
October 12, 2016
NWS “evolution” may result in Position Downgrades
October 12, 2016 print copy
September 29, 2016
NWS All Hands Webinar Discloses Plans
To Change Forecaster Duties, Eliminate Jobs, and Cut Office Hours
September 29, 2016 print copy
September 12, 2016
NWSEO Partners with HotelStorm to provide you with Members’ Only Discounts HotelStorm
Benefits will help when Government Rate is not available,
May help with Gain Sharing opportunities.
HotelStorm
Please ask your steward for the Password
August 19, 2016
"One Person-One Vote” Amendment Language to be presented at
2016 National Convention for Review
August 19, 2016 print copy
August 16, 2016
DOC settles Unfair Bargaining Practice complaint brought against the NWS by the FLRA;
NWS to issue assurances to all employees that it will not unilaterally terminate bargaining again -
But NWS Director and Deputy Director refuse to sign.
August 16, 2016 print copy
July 28, 2016
NWSEO Moves to Stop Management’s Surveillance of the Private NWSEO Facebook Group
July 28, 2016 print copy
July 18, 2016
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
June 27, 2016
NWS Violates Agreement just 3 Weeks after Signing the MOU– Refuses to Pay Agreed PCS Costs during Reassignment
Please post this Four Winds on your NWSEO bulletin boards so that all bargaining unit employees know that if they are hired through the internal reassignment process stated in the MOU, they are entitled to PCS costs.
June 27, 2016 print copy
June 23, 2016
NWS charged with violations of Federal Labor Law in two separate cases. September trial dates are scheduled.
June 23, 2016 print copy
June 13, 2016
Ground Rules Negotiations Update: NWS Declares “Impasse”
June 13, 2016 print copy
June 9, 2016
NWSEO Member Ashley Allen Needs Medical Leave Donations
You Can Help with the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
June 9, 2016 print copy
June 3, 2016
Long-time NWSEO Member Angie Margrave Needs Medical Leave Donations -
You Can Help with the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
June 3, 2016 print copy
May 18, 2016
Long-time NWSEO Member David Ondrejik Needs Medical Leave Donations -
You Can Help with the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
May 18, 2016 print copy
April 29, 2016
NWSEO’s work helps usher in new Phased Retirement Plan
April 29, 2016 print copy
April 22, 2016
NWSEO Strong – Membership Powers NWSEO
Now, more than ever, we need you.
April 22, 2016 print copy
April 21, 2016
Senate Appropriations Committee rejects proposal to eliminate ITOs in FY 17
Supports Idea of a Readi Teams Pilot
April 21, 2016 print copy
April 20, 2016
2016 NWSEO Elections Preparations Underway -
Address Updates Requested
April 20, 2016 print copy
April 15, 2016
NWSEO Member Cynthia Chrisman Needs Medical Leave Donations
You Can Help with the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
April 15, 2016 print copy
April 6, 2016
NWSEO works to protect the ITO position
after it is eliminated from the President’s Budget for the 5th year in a row.
April 6, 2016 print copy
March 31, 2016
NWSEO-NWS Streamline the Hiring Process for Met Interns/HMTs
March 31, 2016 print copy
Memorandum of Agreement on the Internal Hiring Process of Met Interns/HMTs
March 24, 2016
NWSEO-NWS Contract Negotiations Ground Rules Negotiations Resumes this Week
March 24, 2016
March 10, 2016
NWSEO Member Ashley Helmetag Needs Medical Leave Donations
You Can Help with the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
March 10, 2016
March 7, 2016
NWSEO-NWS Contract Negotiations Update
Negotiations Resume in March – Member input will Shape the Next CBA
March 7, 2016
February 28, 2016
“We’re on top of this”
What model is Dr. Uccellini using to calculate NWS vacancies?
February 28, 2016
February 28, 2016 Vacancy Statistics Enlarged Graph and Table
NWSEO Mitigation of Sequestration Impacts 2013-2015
NWSEO represented employees received an additional $23.85 million dollars as a result of NWSEO actions to mitigate the impact of sequestration during the 2013 furlough. NWSEO lobbying preserved more than $6.85 million in Awards for NWSEO represented employees (1.5% of payroll) during 2013-2015 when other government agencies were either canceled.
February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016
NWSEO Negotiated Health Club and Wellness Services Fees Reimbursement Program:
Stay Healthy and Receive a $300 Rebate
Forms must be submitted by February 29, 2016
Form A must be submitted between January 1, 2016 and February 29, 2016 to receive benefits for 2016.
Form B must be submitted between January 1, 2016 and February 29, 2016 for reimbursement for the year 2015.
February 1, 2016
NWS Changes Met Intern/HMT Hiring Process Stifles Careers of Hundreds of Current Employees
February 1, 2016 print copy
January 13, 2016
Long-time NWSEO Member Rex Majors Needs Medical Leave Donations
You Can Help with the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
January 13, 2016 Rex Majorsprint copy
2016 NWSEO Minimal Dues Increase is 26 Cents per Pay Period
Thank you for your support of NWS Employees
January 13, 2016 Dues print copy
January 6, 2016
National Weather Service Health Club and Wellness Services Fees Reimbursement Program
Stay Healthy and Receive a $300 Rebate
January 6, 2015 print copy
January 5, 2016
NWSEO Welcomes New Central Region Chair and Vice Chairand Congratulates Former Central Region Leaders on Promotions
CyberSecurity Incident News and Updates
(June 19, 2015) OPM’s web page on “Information About the Recent Cybersecurity Incident” and “Frequently Asked Questions” updated on June 18, 2015. Here are the links to the updated pages. A printable copy is also available. Please post this in your office.
Information page: http://www.opm.gov/news/latest-news/announcements/
FAQ: http://www.opm.gov/news/latest-news/announcements/frequently-asked-questions/
June 12, 2015 print copy
Individuals may call CSID toll-free 844-777-2743 (International callers: call collect 512-327-0705).
NWSEO Mitigation of Sequestration Impacts
2013-2015
NWSEO mitigation of Sequestration Impacts 2013-2015
NWSEO represented employees received an additional $23.85 million dollars as a result of NWSEO actions to mitigate the impact of sequestration during the 2013 furlough. NWSEO lobbying preserved more than $6.85 million in Awards for NWSEO represented employees (1.5% of payroll) during 2013-2015 when other government agencies were either canceled.
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