Brothers and Sisters,

Hello! I wanted to take a moment to share some important updates with you.

 We’re in 3rd Place on Edues! 

That’s right — we currently have the 3rd highest number of members on Edues! Can we push ourselves into 2nd place? Or even take 1st? The two Locals ahead of us are larger, but I believe in us — and I believe we can do it!

To those of you who have already signed up for Edues: THANK YOU. Your support is everything.

To those still on payroll deductions: now’s the time to switch. Go to AFGE.org or use the QR code below to sign up for Edues today!

 Why Is Edues So Important?

1. Privacy from the Agency – When you’re on Edues, the Agency doesn’t know who our members are.

2. Union-Busting Threats – The current Administration has shown clear efforts to weaken unions in the federal sector.

   • Before the Nome Determination, we had 1,209 members — the fastest-growing Local in our District.

   • After payroll deductions were canceled, our membership dropped to about 300 overnight.

   • Many believed we were gone — but we never stopped fighting for you.

3. Funding the Fight – Our dues fund our legal battle.

   • The AFGE TSA Council 100 has already spent around $82,000 on this fight.

   • That funding helped secure the Preliminary Injunction that brought back our CBA and RIGHTS in the workplace.

   • Without dues and Edues support, none of this would be possible.

 What’s at Stake Without the CBA?

Losing our Collective Bargaining Agreement means losing everything we’ve fought for:

• SENIORITY

• Shift bids — they could place you wherever they want

• Annual leave bid protections

• Sick leave restricted to 6 months instead of 3

• Paid Parking and bus passes

• Shorts and polo shirts

• Uniform allotments — you’d have to buy your own

• Tattoo policies

• Progressive discipline

• And so much more

We cannot allow this to happen.

 Court Case Update

Here’s where we are in the legal process:

• Preliminary Injunction remains in effect during litigation

• Government filed for dismissal (denied — paused case temporarily)

• Agency now must provide:

  • Administrative record

  • Formal response to the complaint

• Extension granted until October 2, 2025

• Discovery phase (depositions, etc.) will begin after — could last 6–8 months

• We then file a motion asserting our position — estimated around June 2026

• If we win: Agency is likely to appeal

• If they win: We WILL appeal

• If no summary judgment is granted, trial could begin around Fall 2026

 Potential Government Shutdown

We’ve heard from our lobbyists in D.C. that there may be a 7-week Continuing Resolution on the horizon. This could take us right up to the holiday season — and a potential shutdown could be looming.

As always, I urge everyone to prepare for that possibility. We all remember how difficult the last 35-day shutdown was. Plan ahead.

 Thank You

Thank you for your continued support and your membership. Without you, none of this is possible.

We will continue to:

• Fight for you

• Stand up for your rights

• Ensure you are treated with dignity and respect

• Make sure your voice is heard

If you haven’t already, please — sign up for Edues today and help us keep pushing forward.

In Solidarity,