NTEU Requests Security Reviews at Multiple Federal Agencies

In response to a rise in dangerous rhetoric that threatens federal employees, National President Tony Reardon is asking all federal agencies where we represent employees to undertake comprehensive safety and security reviews.  

“The review should consider whether each facility has, among other things: the proper risk assessment security level designation; sufficient entry control systems, including guards or other armed presence and magnetometers; sufficient perimeter security; exterior lighting; proper designation of restricted areas; and operable security equipment,” Reardon details in the letters.

“Too many times in the past, we have seen anti-government, anti-worker statements fuel violent attacks on innocent federal employees,” he added. “These public servants are doing the job that Congress asked of them, and they deserve to be protected.”

Additionally, Reardon requests that any field work done by employees be minimized while harmful statements continue to circulate on social media and news outlets.

Last week, the IRS granted NTEU's request for a review of security protocols at all agency facilities and several other NTEU-represented agencies have responded in support of our request.