UGSOA would like to welcome Local 44 back into our family. This group of DHS officers work at the ICE Headquarters in DC and made a clear choice in their recent election on who they wanted to represent them. We appreciate your vote of confidence and look forward to working along side of you all once again. 

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 259 working in Washington DC. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 255 working at the US Dept. of Commerce in DC. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to give a big welcome to our newest members from Local 353 working in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we are eager to assist them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA with them. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 258 working at the Coast Guard Base in Boston. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we look forward to assisting them in getting set up and to negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

The 2017 UGSOA Training Conference is coming up in just 3 short months and the expected agenda is shaping up nicely. Topics of discussion will include Record keeping and LM Reporting Requirements presented by the Department of Labor, Interest Based Problem Solving and Interest Based Negotiations presented by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, among others.

UGSOA is pleased to announce that our updated benefit plan is ready and scheduled to go into effect July 1, 2017. Those Local's currently enrolled in our plan will be switched over and should be receiving details on the switch over soon, if not already. 

Details on the new plan can be found on our Benefit Plan webpage or from your Director. If your Local is interested in learning more about our plans offerings, please reach out and further details can be provided. 

UGSOA would like to welcome our newest members from Local 242 at Parker Dam in southeastern CA. This group will be a part of our DHS division and we are eager to assist them in getting set up and negotiate their initial CBA. Welcome aboard to the UGSOA family!

The 2017 UGSOA Training Conference is set and planned for September 10-14, 2017 at the Foxwood's Resort & Casino in CT. Further details including registration and hotel booking information can be found at our Events page. Hope to see you all there!

UGSOA would like to welcome Local 211 back into our family. This group of DHS officers from Texas made a clear choice in their recent election on who they wanted to represent them. We appreciate you vote of confidence and look forward to working along side of you all once again.