FacRep Corner

Question: What are my rights if I am subject to reasonable suspicion drug and/or alcohol testing? Answer: The FAA must provide you a written notice outlining the basis of the decision to conduct a reasonable suspicion […]

The Need to Assert Your Privilege against Self-Incrimination during a Disciplinary Proceeding in Order to Trigger Your 5th Amendment Protections In a recent case, the FLRA upheld an arbitration award ruling that the agency had just […]

The ADA Amendments Act became effective on Jan. 1, 2009. Through these amendments, Congress rejected a number of U.S. Supreme Court decisions that it viewed as improperly narrowing ADA coverage in a manner that excluded individuals […]

A recent arbitration loss (not by NATCA) has tested and proven the old adage once again: “Obey Now, Grieve Later.” It is instructive for all represented employees to know that even if you’re right about a […]

Contact your NATCA OWCP Committee Representative for Help What do you do if you are injured on the job? The first thing you need to know is workers compensation claims under the Federal Employees Compensation Act […]

As a union representative you are afforded the right to represent employees and fervently carry out your duties. Moreover, an employee may be considered engaging in protected activity if it involves a filing a grievance or […]