With many federal employees feeling anxious about their futures under the new administration, a Maryland representative reaffirmed his support for federal workers and NTEU.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) visited the Department of Energy headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday at the invitation of Chapters 213 (DOE) and 228 (DOE Germantown). Prior to Rep. Raskin taking the stage, National President Tony Reardon provided legislative updates and reminded employees that NTEU will continue to stand up for their rights.
Many DOE employees felt particularly threatened when, late last year, the presidential transition team requested the names of employees or contractors who worked on climate change projects.
Raskin praised DOE employees for pushing back against the transition memo and called NTEU "a union prepared to defend the rights of public employees."
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NTEU's town hall at the Department of Energy (DOE) including (pictured from left): Chapter 213 (DOE DC) President Jeff Eagan, Chapter 213 Executive Vice President Karen Griffin, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), NTEU National President Tony Reardon, Chapter 228 (DOE Germantown) President Barry Clark, Chapter 228 Executive Vice President Kim Parker and Chapter 213 Vice President Othalene Lawrence.