Contract Updates
Overseas Members Overwhelmingly Approve Tentative Agreement
By an overwhelming 2-to-1 margin, FEA members in the Overseas bargaining unit have approved the proposed tentative agreement presented to them. Of the Overseas members who participated in the vote, 1171 (67%) voted “YES” and 579 (33%) voted “NO”. In total, 1750, or 58 percent, of eligible Overseas members voted on the proposed agreement. FEA… Read More
The LQA Changes in the Overseas Tentative Agreement Explained
April 11th, 2023 As you may know, FEA Overseas members are currently voting on the proposed tentative agreement (TA) for the Overseas bargaining unit. FEA has received some questions on language in the TA that would change the rules for employees who have received 10 years of LQA (Living Quarters Allowance) for a home they… Read More
FEA Recommends Overseas Members Vote “YES” on Tentative Agreement
April 10th, 2023 The Federal Education Association recommends Active Overseas Members in Europe (including Cuba) and the Pacific vote to approve the proposed tentative agreement (TA) that FEA and DoDEA have negotiated for the Overseas bargaining unit. As a reminder, the vote window opened on April 3rd and will close on April 17th and Overseas members should… Read More
FEA Virtual Meetings on the Overseas Tentative Agreement
Get your questions answered to prepare your vote To answer questions Overseas members might have about the Overseas Tentative Agreement, FEA will be conducting virtual meetings, run by District or Area leaders, over the coming days. As a reminder, the online vote will be held from April 3-17, so if you have a question that… Read More
View the Full Tentative Agreement for the Overseas Bargaining Unit
FEA and DoDEA have reached tentative agreement on a proposed new contract for the FEA Overseas bargaining unit. FEA will be asking members in the Overseas unit to vote on ratification of the tentative agreement in an election to be held April 3-17, 2023. FEA members in the Overseas unit will be sent an email on… Read More
Questions and Answers About the Proposed Tentative Agreement for the Overseas Bargaining Unit
March 26, 2023 Q: Why do we need a new contract? A: The existing negotiated agreement for FEA’s Overseas bargaining unit (Europe, Cuba and the Pacific) dates back to 1989 and expired in 1992, though it was continuously rolled over by mutual agreement between FEA and DoDEA until DoDEA exercised its right to reopen… Read More
NOTICE OF RATIFICATION VOTE ON TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR OVERSEAS BARGAINING UNIT
March 21st, 2023 FEA and DoDEA have reached tentative agreement on a proposed new contract for the FEA Overseas bargaining unit. FEA will be asking members in the Overseas unit to vote on ratification of the tentative agreement in an election to be held April 3-17, 2023. FEA and DoDEA are reviewing the draft tentative… Read More
NEW OVERSEAS CONTRACT TALKS HEADING TOWARDS CONCLUSION AFTER PREVIOUS YEARS’ BAD FAITH BARGAINING
Jan 18th, 2023 Overseas members should prepare for a possible ratification vote this spring. After an arbitrator determined in 2022 that DoDEA previously negotiated in bad faith with FEA on the Overseas contract, the Association and the Agency have been making progress in recent negotiations. Over the coming weeks and months, FEA will provide more… Read More
THE ASSOCIATION SCORES WIN IN FIGHT FOR STATESIDE ESPS
The Association recently received a legal victory in the fight to protect the rights of current and future Stateside Education Support Professionals. In an important procedural win, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) has decided an Association’s legal case fighting for the rights of Stateside ESPs can and must be heard. In 2017, the Agency… Read More
ARBITRATOR RULES DODEA BARGAINED IN BAD FAITH, ORDERS PARTIES TO RESTART OVERSEAS NEGOTIATIONS
DoDEA has engaged in bad faith bargaining with FEA on a new Overseas contract and the parties must restart negotiations from the beginning, an Arbitrator ruled this week in a major victory for Association members. Arbitrator Charles Feigenbaum issued his decision in an Unfair Labor Practice grievance brought by FEA on behalf of the Overseas… Read More