Telework Could Save Agencies Money, Says Union President

“Allowing tens of thousands of federal employees to telework during the pandemic is saving lives and allowing the government to maintain operations and service to the American people,” said National Treasury Employees Union President Tony Reardon in a statement responding to a recent letter from 42 GOP senators (see 2111040062). NTEU represents FCC employees. The letter said federal agencies should return to in-person work. “NTEU supports the continuation of maximum telework while the pandemic is ongoing,” Reardon said. “Like all workers, federal employees deserve to feel safe at work, including their commutes on public transit.” Agencies can use telework to downsize and save taxpayer money, said Reardon, responding to concerns in the letter about taxpayers paying for the leases of largely vacant federal workplaces.