MEDIA
ADVISORY
Farrell J. Chiles |
Gregory Reeves |
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE |
National
President Addresses BIG Issues of concern during the
NAACP Federal Sector
Task Force Summit in Washington, DC
On Saturday January 17, 2004, the National President, Mr. Gregory Reeves, participated as a key panelist during the NAACP Summit.
The President spoke of the recent personnel reform
by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the concerns among our members.
“Our concern is how this will affect government workers and the belief
that this reform will completely dismantle the Federal Personnel System under
Title 5”.
President Reeves called on the NAACP, AFGE, EEOC
representatives, at the summit, to work together to review the Federal
Personnel system.
President Reeves stated, “We believe that the Federal Personnel system is in need of an overhaul.” “Unification will enhance the viability of government service among federal, state and local agencies”. “Government workers need to exercise their right to vote in this upcoming election.” “It is time that we stand up for our rights and this can be done in the polls.” “This task force exemplifies only a small fraction of what needs to be done.”
Blacks In Government was well represented and our members should continue to stay in tune with the current issues that are affecting our government.