Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Joseph Ragole, Representative

Welcome to the APHIS page on the AFSA website. AFSA became the exclusive representative for the Foreign Service employees of the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service in 2013.

United States Dept. of Agriculture
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service

USDA/APHIS/IS
4700 River Road, Unit 65
Riverdale, MD 20737-1234

Telephone: (301) 851-3814
Fax: (301) 734-4862

 

AFSA's Main Rights and Responsibilities as a Labor Union

  • The right to negotiate collective bargaining agreements;
  • To be consulted on any changes in government wide or agency matters affecting our rights or benefits;
  • To negotiate the implementation of management actions, and
  • To seek appropriate relief via the grievance system for members adversely affected by management actions.

Collective Bargaining Agreement