In July of 2009, NFFE Local 2189, representing employees at Red River Army Depot, filed a grievance against the Army on behalf of all bargaining unit employees. The Grievance alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Title V (FEPA), among other violations.
The Law Offices of Snider and Associates, as the legal representatives for the Union, are working hard for the bargaining unit employees to ensure that their rights under federal law are upheld. As part of the process, we have been contacting RRAD employees about their job duties and how much unpaid overtime they have worked.
After agreeing to settle a portion of the Union’s grievance, specifically certain positions that would be switched to FLSA Nonexempt, the Agency disputed that the Union’s Grievance was viable. Arbitrator William Dealy was selected, and in November of 2014, ruled in the Union’s favor that the Grievance could go forward. Arbitration hearings began in September of 2015, and concluded in February of 2024. The subject of the hearings included the propriety of the Agency’s FLSA exemptions, and work performed by bargaining unit employees that was not properly compensated with overtime. A final decision is pending.
All bargaining unit employees who were employed at Red River Army Depot between July of 2006 and January of 2024, whether or not they are members of the union, and regardless of position or pay grade, are covered by this grievance and could potentially benefit from a successful result.