'We cannot afford to lose any more of our current workforce,' said Marie Owens Powell, president of SavetheUSEPA. 'They have the knowledge that we need to pass on to the newer folks coming in with this increase in funds.'
Monday urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to accept the proposals of its largest union—the American Federation of Government Employees Council 238, which represents more than 7,500 EPA workers—amid ongoing contract negotiations.
"At a time when EPA is administering historic levels of funding, it is imperative that EPA's career employees are supported by the agency's political leadership," the lawmakers wrote to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, a former agency employee.
"We believe that AFGE's proposal to invest in EPA's workforce is a cost-effective solution that will help employees perform the mission of the agency," the letter continues."According to AFGE, these investments—such as restoring career ladders, supporting sound science, and increased diversity—come at a minimal cost.
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were among the signatories of the letter, which was led by Reps. Paul Tonko and Diana DeGette . It was also signed by House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair Carolyn Maloney and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone Jr. , along with progressive stalwarts such as Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Rashida Tlaib .that she was"thrilled" to have the lawmakers' support.
"We cannot afford to lose any more of our current workforce," Powell said."They have the knowledge that we need to pass on to the newer folks coming in with this increase in funds."
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