State of the Union

Thane Gallagher talks with Rep. William Hurd about the signing of H.R. 2252 into law, fixing the partial implementation of Pay Reform by CBP.

Deputy Spokesperson Chris Cabrera hosts The State of The Union this week and gives an update on current legislative issues.

The NBPC worked over the weekend on an agreement to mitigate the impact of the Overtime Transition Plan, but questions are still out there. We will be having open phone lines next week to answer your questions. Feel free to email any questions to info@bpunion.orgJason Aldrich, a PORAC LDF panel attorney and NBPC Legal Division attorney joins us in this episode.

The results of the 2015-16 NBPC Elections are announced and the Overtime Transition Plan. OTP includes HIP program, Compressed Work Schedules, and Location Swaps.

A new feature as we welcome PORAC LDF to The State of the Union. On the first episode of every month they will provide updates and important cases to our membership. This month we welcome Ed Fishman, the fund's legal administrator, to the show.

Today we talk about the proposed budgets put forth by Congress and welcome Julie Ledesma-Jayakumar to the show. Julie talks about a recent NBPC Legal Division advisory.

In this episode of the State of the Union, we discuss the flip-flopping on the Overtime Transition Plan, the opening of the Voluntary Relocation Program, and we get an update from Local 2366 President Jon Anfinsen.

A happy St. Patrick's Day to all! Today on The State of the Union, Deputy Spokesperson Chris Cabrera testifies before the US Senate's HSGAC Committee. Also, we give an update on the latest issues occurring in Beecher Falls, VT.

A brief update from Phoenix, AZ on the training topics covered and upcoming issues that were discussed.

Congress funds DHS through the end of year...finally. We are broadcasting from Phoenix and we preview some of the things you can look forward to hearing this week.

Shawn gives an update on the Relocation Opportunity Bulletin (ROB) and answers some listener questions.

NBPC President Judd addresses the Chief's recent memo regarding the decertification of administratively uncontrollable overtime (AUO). Judd explains the union's duty to respond to this memo and explains actions being taken.

We start off the show with an update on the ROB and VRPs. We discuss the order by a federal judge to suspend the implementation of DACA and DAPA and the decision by DHS that Border Patrol agents not detain drunk drivers in the Tucson Sector. We close with the NBPC's position on the possible defunding of DHS over the President's executive action on immigration.http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2015/02/border-patrol-ordered-release-drunk-drivers-allow-go-way/https://facebook.com/bpunionhttps://twitter.com/bpunion

The ACLU files a lawsuit over CBP's failure to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests. We agree with that complaint but question their motives over roving patrols.AFGE President J. David Cox rallies Union members at their Legislative Conference, threatening to "open up the biggest can of whoop ass on anyone” who votes against the union’s interests.http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/feb/10/Aclu-border-patrol-cbp-dhs-FOIA-lawsuit/http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2015/02/federal-employee-union-vows-open-can-whoop-ass-unfriendly-lawmakers/104925/?oref=top-storyhttps://facebook.com/bpunionhttps://twitter.com/bpunion

We start off the episode by thanking Senators Johnson, Carper and all members of the Senate's HSGAC for asking us to testify about DACA and DAPA. We also present the NBPC's official statement on AUO de-authorization and some of the things you can expect in the near future.http://bpunion.org/member-resources/member-advisories/1764-auo-decerts-02052015http://www.hsgac.senate.gov/hearings/deferred-action-on-immigration-implications-and-unanswered-questionshttps://twitter.com/BPUnionhttps://twitter.com/NBPCGreenLine

Today we discuss H.R. 399 and the reasons why the NBPC opposes it, the latest AUO rumors, and two incidents in TX where firearms were used against Border Patrol agents.

Congress takes up H.R. 399, a bill that does little to enhance border security or immigration enforcement. VF Solutions stock hits a 52 week high while Border Patrol agents still wait for them to ship sub-par uniforms. Follow the show on Twitter:https://twitter.com/BPUnionhttps://facebook.com/BPUnion

VF Solutions is up and running...sort of. Prices are up but inventory is depleted. When will Border Patrol agents get quality gear at competitive prices?Recent report shows that CBP's drones are not as effective as they could be. Is this by design or a result of kingdom building and lack of long-term planning?Thanks for listening as we close in on 500,000 downloads!

The State of the Union is back for 2015. In this episode we recap the passage and signing of the Border Patrol Pay Reform Act into law, talk about the alleged kidnapping of a Border Patrol agent in the Rio Grande Valley, and we remember an agent taken from us too soon.http://nbpc2366.orghttp://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/barrett-blick-cancer-fund/264347

The Border Patrol Pay Reform Act passes the House of Representatives this morning. Shawn Moran thanks those involved and explains last week's missing Green Line episode.http://bpunion.orghttps://twitter.com/bpunionhttps://twitter.com/NBPCGreenLine