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National Treasury Employees Union - Chapter 116

Sahuarita, AZ · EIN 860926781 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · home.nteu116.org
revenue
$179K
expenses
$236K
net assets
$90K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Support laborers through ensuring fair pay working co

profile · synthesized from sources

National Treasury Employees Union - Chapter 116 represents federal employees, primarily at ports of entry in Arizona, advocating for fair working conditions, job security, and contractual rights. The chapter supports bargaining unit employees through collective bargaining, grievance representation, and legal advocacy. It operates under the national NTEU umbrella and focuses on labor rights, staffing, and policy issues affecting frontline CBP personnel.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

12-Hour Overtime Pilot Monitoring
Monitors and challenges management misuse of 12-hour shift provisions through national grievances and member reporting
BRP Advocacy
Represents members during Budget and Resource Planning cycles to protect work unit staffing, schedules, and FLAP eligibility at ports of entry
Legislative Advocacy
Advances federal workforce priorities including civil service protection, agency funding, and pay and benefits through national lobbying efforts
Member Support & Representation
Provides 24/7 access to stewards and leadership for workplace issues, discipline, transfers, and complaints
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation 2 activities
    • Expand and strengthen union membership
      Implements initiatives aimed at increasing union membership rates, achieving over 70% membership coverage.
    • Negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements
      Negotiates and publishes collective bargaining agreements, including the 2025 National Collective Bargaining Agreement (NCBA), and successfully negotiates specific program inclusions like the 12-hour pilot program into contracts.
  • Federal Worker Advocacy & Legal Action 2 activities
    • Filing Grievances
      Files national grievances against agencies, such as CBP, for alleged violations of contract and law.
    • Filing Grievances
      Files national grievances against agencies like CBP for alleged violations of contract and law, such as those related to the 12-hour pilot rule.
  • Uncategorized 19 activities
    • Advocate for federal employee rights and workplace conditions
      Engages in advocacy efforts at the national and field levels to protect and advance the rights, dignity, and working conditions of federal employees, including through negotiations and grievances.
    • Advocate for federal employee rights and workplace conditions through national and field-level engagement
      Engages with national leadership and field representatives to represent employee voices, address concerns, and influence policy and contract terms related to working conditions, dignity, and rights.
    • Advocating for Federal Employee Rights
      Engages with national leadership and field representatives to safeguard the rights, workplace conditions, and dignity of federal employees, addressing their voices and concerns.
    • Advocating for Federal Employee Rights
      Engages with national leadership and field representatives to safeguard the rights, workplace conditions, and dignity of federal employees, addressing their voices and concerns.
    • Deliver member services during official events
      Provides lunch to members at respective ports on BRP (Border Recruitment Program) day as part of event-based support services.
    • Expand and strengthen union membership base
      Implements strategies to grow and sustain union participation, achieving membership rates above 70%.
    • Facilitating Member Communication and Meetings
      Holds quarterly chapter meetings using platforms like TEAMs/Zoom and utilizes a WhatsApp channel to disseminate key chapter information to all Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs).
    • Hold quarterly chapter meetings via virtual platforms
      Organizes and conducts quarterly chapter meetings using virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom to engage members and maintain regular communication.
    • Host quarterly virtual chapter meetings
      Conducts quarterly chapter meetings using Microsoft Teams or Zoom to engage members and discuss organizational matters.
    • Negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements and contract provisions
      Conducts labor negotiations to secure favorable contract terms, including maintaining FLAP eligibility, establishing optimal work schedules during BRP, and institutionalizing the 12-hour pilot program; files national grievances when contract or legal violations occur, such as the grievance against CBP regarding the 12-hour pilot rule.
    • Negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements
      Negotiates with employers on behalf of federal employees, including successful negotiations to maintain FLAP eligibility, secure optimal schedules, and integrate a 12-hour pilot program into contracts.
    • Organizing Chapter Meetings
      Works towards holding quarterly chapter meetings using platforms like TEAMs/Zoom.
    • Provide direct member communication and support through digital channels
      Operates a WhatsApp channel to deliver timely and critical information to all Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs), enhancing transparency and engagement.
    • Provide direct member support and communication
      Offers direct services to members including providing lunch during BRP days and operating a WhatsApp channel to distribute timely and relevant chapter information to Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs).
    • Providing Information to Members
      Disseminates key chapter information to all Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs) through channels like WhatsApp and publishes information regarding Department of Labor (DOL) rights.
    • Publish collective bargaining and employee rights resources
      Produces and disseminates official documents such as the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (NCBA) and information about Department of Labor (DOL) rights to inform and educate members.
    • Publish research and informational materials on labor rights and agreements
      Produces and disseminates official publications, including the 2025 National Collective Bargaining Agreement (NCBA) and guidance on Department of Labor (DOL) rights, to inform members of their legal and contractual protections.
    • Publishing Information on Employee Rights and Agreements
      Publishes information regarding Department of Labor (DOL) rights and the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (NCBA) to inform members.
    • Supporting Members During Negotiations
      Provides support to members during negotiations, such as maintaining FLAP eligibility and securing optimal schedules during BRP negotiations, and offering practical support like providing lunch at ports on BRP day.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$179K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$90%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$236K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$90K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$90K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +7.8%
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • CBP Government — Engages in negotiations and addresses issues with CBP management regarding staffing, schedules, and contract adherence.
  • Magen Internet Security Partner — Provides a benefit to members, likely a service or discount.
  • Merit Systems Protection Board Government — Receives requests from the Office of Special Counsel for potential enforcement actions.
  • NTEU Network — Works with the national NTEU organization on contract negotiations, grievances, and legislative priorities.
  • OPM Government — Issued an email regarding a Deferred Resignation opportunity, which DHS determined CBP employees could not participate in.
  • OSHA Government — Presented a bill to implement safety for all workers exposed to extreme heat.
  • Office of Special Counsel Government — Oversight agency that found some firings unlawful, likely influenced by NTEU's lawsuit.
  • VZW Partner — Provides a benefit to members, likely a discount or special offer.