College fund for the children of James Barnes

Submitted by jbarbalace on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 16:06

About James Barnes

James Barnes worked at Peace Corps since 2008 as an IT Specialist supporting Posts in the EMA and IAP regions. His work with Peace Corps International IT specialists involved technical troubleshooting in many remote time zones, as well as technical training of IT Specialists at HQ. James spent weeks at post deploying the GSS (Magellan) system in Tonga, Samoa, Bulgaria, Romania, Senegal, and The Gambia, and talked frequently about the friends and experiences made at post.

 James was a devoted father to his beautiful twin children, Addison and Jacob, and always brightened at the prospect of telling about their recent antics. Addison, a girl, and Jacob, a boy, are about to turn five, but according to James they were as precocious as kids twice their age.

The care James showed for his International colleagues was eclipsed only by his love of his twins, so earlier this year James made the decision to move to the domestic support team in order to be based close to them without traveling.

 James passed away unexpectedly on January 29th, just days before his beloved New York Giants would go on to win the Super Bowl. With only pictures and stories for his twins to remember him by, it is important to his Peace Corps friends and colleagues to insure that these cherished children have the opportunity to receive a quality education. All funds collected will go to a college fund for Jacob and Addison.

 children of James Barnes, have been approved as applicants to the Peace Corps Emergency Relief Fund.  

2010/2011 Incentive Awards Report

Submitted by apeirce@peaceco... on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 14:27

Management report with comparison of Incentive Awards for 2010 and 2011.

The Peace Corps Emergency Relief Fund for Employees and Volunteers

Submitted by jbarbalace on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 19:45
There is a new benefit for employees and Volunteers in times of natural disaster or financial crisis
 
In October of 2011, Director Williams announced that the Peace Corps had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Federal Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA). The MOU established the Peace Corps Emergency Relief Fund, which benefits Peace Corps employees and Volunteers.
 
Through this new partnership, the Peace Corps reaffirms its commitment to support Peace Corps employees and Volunteers. 

Headliner

Submitted by aking on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 19:07

AFSCME Local 3548 held a meeting for Local officer nominations and elections on Dec 12, 2011, at noon, in Shriver A at Peace Corps Headquarters. The elections went smoothly, and there were no contested offices. Therefore, all elections for open positions were immediately won by the nominated individual by popular acclamation.

About AFSCME Local 3548

Submitted by aking on Sat, 08/14/2010 - 12:44

About AFSCME Local 3548

The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union Local 3548 represents all Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU) employees of the United States Peace Corps.  AFSCME Local 3548 is run by its members and their elected officers.  Stewards, including a Chief Steward, are appointed by the Local Officers to work on issues of importance to the Local.  Local 3548 coordinates with the larger AFSCME body through a District of Columbia council of AFSCME Locals (Council 26).

Peace Corps Union, AFSCME Local 3548 Constitution

Submitted by jbarbalace on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 10:41
Preamble
Unions are under a solemn obligation: to represent members forcefully and effectively in negotiations with management and to conduct internal union affairs according to democratic standards. For the purpose of promoting unity of action in all matters affecting the mutual interest of peace corps employees, for the improvement of federal government service and promote effective management within an agency unique in the federal system, to promote cooperative relations, and support services for Volunteers to insure their capacity to serve host countries effectively, we the members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees, local 3548, adopt this constitution.
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Justin Mnatsakanyan-Barbalace, Local President and Chief Steward - 202-692-1123

Matt Klismith, Local Vice President - 202-692-1343

Annie Peirce, Local Recording Secretary - 202-692-2614

Jacqueline McClendon-Adams, Local Secretary Treasurer - 202-692-1156

Aaron King, Board Member At-Large - 510-452-8448

Vacant, Board Member At-Large

Vacant, Board Member At-Large

Roxanne Schuller, Trustee - 202-692-1575

Vacant, Trustee

Vacant, Trustee

Kathryn Tripp, Steward - 202-692-2623

Meleia Egger, Steward for Outreach and Membership - 202-692-1055

Fern Finley, AFSCME Council 26 Representative - 202-393-5757