The IRS informed NTEU that it was suspending payment of all awards as a result of the sequester last week. NTEU immediately notified the IRS that we are invoking our right to bargain over any suspension of bargaining unit performance awards programs. NTEU fought hard for these awards programs. They are an important part of compensation at the IRS and it is unfair to suspend these awards when employees have worked hard to earn them.
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