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

• AFSA-APHIS Collective Bargaining Agreement