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SSA, AFGE still at negotiating impasse
Nearly two years of negotiating has led to a stalemate between the Social Security Administration and its largest union, the American Federation of Government Employees. The protracted dispute mars the Obama administration's otherwise productive attempts to collaborate formally with federal unions.
Tags: Social Security Administration , Michael Astrue , IFPTE , Greg Junemann , AFGE , FMA , Jessica Klement , workforce , unions , Labor , management , National Council on Federal Labor Management Relations , Emily Kopp
The importance of public sector unions - October 21st, 2011 and October 28th, 2011
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" labor historian Dr. Nelson Lichtenstein discusses the importance of public sector unions and the future of the labor movement. AFGE National Council of Social Security Administration Field Operations Locals President Witold Skwierczynski also appears to address contract negotiations with SSA and a series of upcoming nationwide rallies.
Tags: Nelson Lichtenstein , AFGE , workforce , Inside Government
Inside Government - November 28th, 2008
Witold Skwierczynski
Robert Weiner
Joel Whitney
U.S. Rep. Frank Kratovil (D-Md.)
Tags: P&B , AFGE , Robert Weiner , Joel Whitney , Rep. Frank Kratovil
Social Security/AFGE negotiations take a bad turn
Contract negotiations between SSA and AFGE won't be going forward without the help of a special mediator.
Tags: Federal Drive , pay and benefits , SSA , AFGE ,
Inside Government - May 20th, 2011 and May 27th, 2011
Earl Tucker
President, Council 224
Jim Marshall
President, Council 215
Witold Skwierczynski
President, Council 220
Agatha Joseph
President, Council 109
Tags: pay and benefits , Inside Government , AFGE , Earl Tucker , Jim Marshall , Agatha Joseph
Shutdown averted...or not?
This week's show focuses on the continuing possibility of a government shutdown. Guests include Steve Watkins and Sean Reilly from the Federal Times and AFGE's Witold Skwierczynski.
March 2, 2011
Tags: shutdown , budget , AFGE , Federal Times , SSA , Steve Watkins , Sean Reilly , Your Turn , Mike Causey , pay and benefits , management
SSA getting caught up in budget unrest
AFGE plans to protest on Wednesday the possible spending cuts to the Social Security Administration in more than 20 states. SSA Commission Astrue tried to alleviate spending concerns with an e-mail to employees. Meanwhile, SSA and AFGE are negotiating a new contract.
Tags: management , pay and benefits , Michael Astrue , SSA , AFGE , union contract , government shutdown , House Ways and Means Committee , continuing resolution , Jason Miller
SSA facing potential budget cuts, IT delays
Agency officials say the House's proposed budget could mean furloughs and layoffs. Reduced funding also could slow the construction of SSA's new data center. Officials say the current computer center poses a high risk for outages that would impact critical operations.
Tags: management , technology , SSA , GSA , House Ways and Means Committee , budget cuts , furloughs , national computer center , AFGE , Patrick O'Carroll , Kelly Croft , David Foley , Meg Beasley
Inside Government - January 14th, 2011
Witold Skwierczynski
President, AFGE National Council of SSA Field Operations Locals
Joseph Riedel
Member, AFGE VA Local 2798
Tim McManus
Vice President of Education and Outreach, Partnership for Public Service
Tags: pay and benefits , Inside Government , AFGE , Tim McManus , Joseph Riedel ,
Inside Government - June 12th, 2009
Witold Skwierczynski
President, AFGE National Council of SSA Field Operations Locals
Dana Duggins
Legislative Chair, AFGE National Council of SSA Field Operations Locals
Tags: Pay & Benefits , AFGE , Dana Duggins , SSa Field Operations Locals , Michael Astrue



