State of the Union

A belated Happy Thanksgiving message and a quick appeal to take action on the Border Patrol Pay Reform Act.

Thane Gallagher (@BPMadman) fills in for Shawn Moran (@Shawn_Moran) this week. Thane gives an update about the Border Patrol Pay Reform Act, which has National Border Patrol Council officers in Washington, DC working to ensure its passage. Next are the Voluntary Relocation Program slots and the Relocation Opportunity Bulletin, which have been agreed to and funded, but no implementation dates announced. Quick recap of the situation with the M-4s being deadlined for repair. Finally an appeal for a fellow Border Patrol agent in need. Help support BPA Barrett Blick in his fight against brain cancer. http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/barrett-blick-cancer-fund/264347

An update on the deadlining of M-4s, a recap of The Green Line interview with Rep. Beto O'Rourke, and a response to the POLITICO article attacking the Border Patrol.

A message from the NBPC on Election Day.

We break down CBP's ebola guidance. R.I.N.G.Refer the person, Isolate, Notify CDC, and Give appropriate aid.

An update from AFGE on locality pay and an interview with NBPC Vice President Albert Trevino on the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act.

Thanks to all our listeners! Last week's episode was our most downloaded yet...9000 downloads and counting! In this week's episode we talk with Molly Elkin of Woodley & McGillivary about the ongoing pay litigation. The retainer forms for this lawsuit can be found at http://bpunion.org/member-resources/litigation/litigation-advisories/1571-lawsuit-forms

In this episode we correct some of the rumors about taking leave under the pay reform bill. We also go into the details of the newly announced Relocation Opportunity Bulletin and VRPs.

We further discuss body cameras, the Commissioner's pick to head the CBP Integrity Advisory Board and more.Also be sure to watch or listen to the upcoming episode of The Green Line. Follow the show on Twitter at @NBPCGreenLine

We discuss how Commissioner Kerlikowske neglects to mention that he will be introducing body cameras just one day after talking to us. Pay reform bill passes the US Senate and the first episode of The Green Line is now online.

In today's episode we remember Border Patrol Agent Tyler Robledo, who was killed in the line of duty last week in Texas. We also sit down with CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske at the US/Canada Border Conference in Detroit and ask him about some of the most pressing topics facing Border Patrol agents.

Thane Gallagher again joins Shawn Moran to give you the latest updates on pay reform, border stories in the news, and an announcement about "The Green Line."

Special long form episode where we talk with union representative Thane Gallagher and get his perspective on topics such as the Smuggling Interdiction Group's disbandment, curtailment of enforcement activities and more.

In this episode we revisit the memo de-authorizing AUO for second-line supervisors and others. We also discuss the ISIS chatter about the southwest border and how CBP is doing little to combat the threat.

Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske announces AUO deauthorizations for some CBP employees.

Today we discuss further the murder of BPA Javier Vega, the failure of the commissioner to show up at the funeral, and a couple bad ideas that will potentially put agents at risk.

NBPC Health and Safety Director Terence Shigg returns to the podcast to discuss BPA Javier Vega, stress, the Employee Assistance Program, and the ongoing contract talks.

We discuss the murder of Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega and squelch the AUO decertification rumor from Ajo.

Today we discuss Congress as it appears they will fail to act on pay reform or the border crisis prior to their recess. A lengthy update on pay reform and a response to an email that has been circulating. News from some of the NBPC locals as well.