Executive Order Prohibiting Union Rights

On 3/27/2025, the Administration released an Executive Order (EO): Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs. Litigation challenging EOs takes time to resolve and will likely be appealed substantially, up the federal court system. Follow the court decisions for updates.

As it stands, this EO prohibits CDC’s Human Resources from processing Bargaining Unit Status (BUS) codes, even to correct errors. Common groups with incorrect BUS codes include 685s and remote employees.

In the meantime, if you are a Bargaining Unit Employee (BUE), AFGE Local 2883 suggests filing your individual RIF grievance as if your BUS code is 1872 (even if it has not yet been corrected on your SF-50).

If you submitted an HR help ticket to correct your BUS code, and that ticket was closed (rather than placed on hold):

• Inform the Union immediately via email, this action warrants a collective grievance.

• Email: info@afge2883ga.org 

• Subject: "685 BUS code change paused" [OR] "8888 to 7777 BUS code change paused”

• Message body: List your job series, the date your ticket was closed, and HR’s message.