District of Columbia Resources
It is NAGE's belief that locals best know how to meet the unique needs of their own membership. We believe that locals should be given as much autonomy as they desire, while still receiving expert support at the national level whenever needed.
To help our locals reach the highest level of autonomy, we will continue to add to our ever-growing list of resources and benefits available to members so that Local Officers can excel in their positions.
Public Employees Relations Board
The Public Employees Relations Board (PERB is an impartial, quasi-judicial, independent agency that resolves labor-management disputes between agencies of the District Government, and labor organizations representing agency employees. The five-member Board was created pursuant to Section 501 of the District of Columbia Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act (CMPA), effective January 1, 1980.
The members are appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the D.C. Council. The Executive Director is the principal administrative officer of the Board, and performs such duties as designated or assigned, including the investigation of all petitions, requests, complaints, and other matters submitted to the Board.
Locals may use PERB to file unfair labor practice charges, petitions for representation, petitions for unit clarification, and may other legal remedies. The Board usually meets the third Thursday of each month, unless otherwise scheduled.
Contact PERB:
899 North Capitol Street NE
Suite 8600
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-1822
Fax: (202) 727-9116
Email: perb@dc.gov
Office of Employee Appeals
The Office of Employee Appeals (OEA) is an administrative judicial agency that adjudicates disputes between the District of Columbia government and specific employees within it.
For instance, an employee may appeal an adverse action that results in removal, reduction in grade, a 10+ day suspension, or reductions-in-force. You can determine whether your action is appealable at OEA by accessing the "about OEA" section of its website.
Contact OEA:
955 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Suite 2500
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 727-0004
Fax: (202) 727-5631
Council of the District of Columbia
The Council of the District of Columbia is the legislative branch of the local government of the District of Columbia. The Council is made up of thirteen members, eight of which are elected to 4-year terms by each of the eight Wards, five of which are elected at-large and hold office for two-year terms.
DC Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining (OLRCB)
OLRCB is a component of the Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM), Office of the City Administrator (OCA). It's mission is to effectively represent the District as the principal management advocate in the administration of a comprehensive labor management program.
