Reardon Issues Second Request for Emergency Leave Transfer Program

National President Tony Reardon has again asked the Office of Personnel Management to approve an emergency leave transfer program after NTEU's initial request in July went unanswered.

“As I pointed out in my earlier letter flexible schedules are not enough for employees who must meet the competing demands of their jobs and parenting when so many schools and childcare centers remain closed,” Reardon wrote.

Under an emergency leave transfer program, federal employees can donate unused annual leave to their colleagues who are adversely impacted by a major disaster. Employees who are impacted by a national emergency can apply in writing to become recipients of the donated leave. Read more