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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, here’s an update on what NTEU is doing for federal employees and where you can find important information about your workplace.
Checklist Urges Closures of Federal Buildings and More Necessary Safety Steps
NTEU is strongly urging the government to take immediate steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus, including closing federal workplaces with more than 50 employees. This falls in line with the advice of the government’s own public health officials. Here is what else NTEU is urging to keep workers, their family members and communities safe:
Expand telework;
Authorize weather and safety leave for certain non-telework eligible employees;
Extend tax-filing season until Oct. 15, 2020;
Halt all international and domestic travel;
Notify employees on positive testing in their workplaces;
Provide disinfectant supplies; and
Make coronavirus testing available to federal employees, free of charge, if their doctor recommends it.
NTEU Coronavirus Resource Online
We are updating a resource page with the latest updates, agency-specific information and headlines on federal employees and the coronavirus. Check back often and encourage your colleagues to do the same.
Send a Message to Congress
Take a few minutes to send a message to your members of Congress urging them to support NTEU’s checklist requests in our latest Action Alert.
A Video Message from NTEU’s National President
National President Tony Reardon delivered a brief video message about the impact of the coronavirus on you and your families, and our work to keep you safe and informed.
Follow us on Social Media for Regular Updates
Get breaking news and regular updates on NTEU’s Facebook page.
We understand the anger, anxiety and frustration many federal employees are feeling because of the lack of clear guidance. The government should lead by strictly following the advice of its own public health officials, and NTEU will continue working diligently to see that our checklist is implemented.