GAO ANALYSTS MESSAGING CENTER

ANNUAL PAY ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL NOTICE


The GAO Union is in negotiations with management over the 2009 Annual Pay Adjustments. To ensure everyone receives their annual pay adjustment the first pay period of 2009, both parties are working very hard to reach agreement before Christmas. In the coming days, the Interim Council will be providing additional information on management's proposal, along with other important updates, so please keep a look out for e-mail from gaoanalysts@ifpte.org.

If the GAO Union Bargaining Committee and Management come to resolution next week, a ratification vote will be held. Only dues-paying members will be able to vote to ratify this agreement, so if you wish to vote, please join as soon as possible by visiting www.gaoanalysts.org. The Membership Committee will most likely establish a membership deadline of December 16th or 17th for any member wishing to participate in the ratification vote. In addition, we will hold a brown bag open to everyone in the bargaining unit after we come to agreement with management in order to explain the details and answer any questions.

ATTENTION MEMBERS: If you will be on annual leave surrounding the holidays, please make arrangements (e.g., take your SecurID token while on leave to check your GAO email) so you can have an opportunity to vote once we come to agreement with management.

Stay tuned for updates!