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Update from CPL 33 National President Brandy Moore White

Legislative Update The House has passed H.R. 2550, which would restore collective bargaining agreements across the federal workforce. This is a big step forward—but not the final one. The next hurdle is the Senate, where we need to gain more Republican support. Right now, only two Republican Senators are signed on.

Upcoming Meeting

We will be holding our next meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:15 pm at the Sterling Street Brewery, 65 Jackson Road, Devens, MA 01434

A discharge petition on the Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) reached 218 signatures today, mandating the House of Representatives vote on restoring union rights to federal workers within seven legislative days. Read more.

Grocery Gift Card from the Local 0222

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Local E-Board has voted to provide each member with a $50 Market Basket gift card as a gesture of support during this difficult time. We know how challenging and uncertain things can feel as the government shutdown continues, and we want to remind you that you are not alone. This Local stands with you, and together, we will get through this.

As the government shutdown continues, we want to clarify what the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 means for you. As the law reads now, it guarantees that all federal employees—whether furloughed or working without pay—will receive full back pay once the government reopens. This law does not expire and applies to the current shutdown.

JOIN E-DUES

AFGE E-Dues is an alternative dues collection system built and operated by your union. AFGE E-Dues gives you control of your own resources instead of leaving them to the whims of anti-union lawmakers and agency heads. With the threat of losing automatic dues deduction the highest it’s ever been, the time to join E Dues is now. Watch our video demo, sign up for a webinar training, take our fully automated self-paced training, and browse FAQs at www.afge.org/edues.

Dear Members of Local 0222 Devens and BOP 2nd District: I encourage my brothers and sisters to please continue standing in solidarity with your leadership and AFGE. As a retired BOP employee, I want to emphasize that it is you who makes the Union strong.

We Pave the Way – A Message to Our Members

The Agency said we’re a roadblock. But let’s be honest: that’s not just wrong—it’s insulting.

We are the ones who pave the way. We lay the groundwork for safer institutions, fairer policies, and a stronger workforce. Every grievance we file, every negotiation we lead, every stand we take—it’s not obstruction. It’s construction.

Roadblocks stop progress. Unions build it.

When the Agency refuses to recognize our contract, they’re not just ignoring paperwork—they’re ignoring the very people who make this system work. They’re ignoring the officers who show up every day, under pressure, under-resourced, and underappreciated—yet still hold the line.

We didn’t create the low morale. We didn’t break trust. We didn’t walk away from the table.

But we’re still here. Still fighting. Still paving the way forward.

Paving the way means:

Standing up when others stay silent

Protecting our members when leadership turns its back

Building solutions when the system breaks down

Refusing to let disrespect become the norm

We are the Council of Prison Locals C-33. We don’t block roads. We build them. We pave them. We walk them together.

Brothers and Sisters of Local 0222

I want to take a moment to reassure you that your union is still here, standing with you through this shutdown. These are hard times and troubled waters, but we have been here before, and each time we have come out stronger than ever , and we will again.

We need to stay united and lean on each other, because we know the agency is not going to be there for us in the same way. Together, we can weather this storm.

If you need anything, I am only a phone call away. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We will do our best to put out information as soon as we receive it, and keep you updated throughout this process.

This is our time to stand tall. We don’t back down, we don’t break, and we don’t quit. Together we rise, together we stand, together we win.

In Solidarity,

Michael Guerriero

President, AFGE Local 0222

Portal to Portal

Important: Join the Portal to Portal Lawsuit – Action Needed Now

Local #0222 is moving forward with the Portal to Portal lawsuit, and we need your participation to ensure the agency is held accountable. We have retained McGILLIVARY STEELE ELKIN LLP, a law firm with a proven track record of success. If you wish to join the lawsuit, you must complete and sign the retainer form through DocuSign. The process is quick, secure, and can be done from any device.
Here’s what you need to do:

Read through the form carefully.
Fill out your information and electronically sign the form.
Important: Please use your personal email when signing the form, not your BOP email.
Submit the form directly to the attorneys via DocuSign.
Print a copy of the signed form for your records.

Click the link below to access the DocuSign retainer form: Click the "SIGN UP HERE" button
Sign the Retainer Form

Please complete the form as soon as possible if you want to participate in the lawsuit. Local #0222 is committed to holding the agency accountable. With your support, we will continue to do so.

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