"A union representing 7,500 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees said that it has reached new agreements with the agency on working from home, closing out what they described as a major point in ongoing negotiations.
Union members with AFGE Council 238 told The Hill on Thursday night that employees could request to telework up to eight days in a 10-day pay period, while before they could ask for two days of telework per week, essentially doubling how much time they could potentially work from home.
The new agreements also allow employees to work remotely on a more permanent basis if it’s applicable to their job circumstances. And, it’s expected to give them more flexible hours.
“The remote work, the telework and the work schedules are going to allow the agency to retain very high-talent individuals,” said union official Nicole Cantello."
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