American Federation of Government
Employees
Local 1164, AFL-CIO
Edward Myer, Area Vice President
c/o SSA
2 Landmark Square, Suite 105
Stamford, Ct 06901
(203)359-0030 x206, Voice
(203)975-1966 , SSA FAX
Edward.Myer@ssa.gov
Representing Social Security Employees in New England
June 22, 2007
Ms. Susan Harding, Acting
Regional Commissioner
Social Security Administration
J.F.K. Federal Building
Boston, Ma. 02203
Re: Section 10 UMG Grievance – “Dress Code”
Dear Ms. Harding
This is a Section 10 grievance on behalf of the employees in Connecticut by AFGE Local 1164 based on a continuing practice of management in Connecticut including but not limited to the Hartford and New Haven offices, of imposing a “supposedly” community standard or dress code on minority and/or lower graded employees. Management had not negotiated with the Union over the imposition of any standard and any mention was dropped over national Contract negotiations.
Management has selectively targeted individuals and ignored others, including their own mode of dress. Management has held employees to a different standard, imposing an opinion on standards of dress that is both illogical and in violation of the Contract and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
The applicable Contract sections include Article 3, Section 2 (A); Article 18, Section 1; Article 24, Section 10 and any other laws, rules and regulations.
Relief Sought:
2) That management stop harassing employees for their mode of dress,
3) That management be held to the same standards of dress,
4) Should Discrimination be found, that up to $300,000 in compensatory and other damages be paid.
5) If intentional discrimination is determined, that all management officials in Connecticut be trained in EEO, anti-discrimination laws, rules and regulations, including the NO FEAR ACT, and other contract provisions and applicable Federal Rules and Regulations.
6) Union Attendance at any such training with pre-notice of training subjects and instructions. Identify training and instruction to be used and copies provided to the President of Local 1164 and/or his designee. Union attendance to be determined by President Local 1164 or his designee. Data should be provided to the Local at least 60 days in advance of the planned training dates.
7) Any other relief the Union deems appropriate.
Original signed grievance will be mailed by surface mail. Please contact me to arrange a date so we can discuss the issues involved in this grievance and possible settlement options.
Sincerely,
Edward Myer, AVP 1
AFGE, AFL-CIO, Local 1164