From the President's Desk
President's Message
Jennifer Rodes, President - AFGE Local 3313

Jennifer Rodes
President
Also Serving As
Secretary-Treasurer
Together, we are stronger. Your union is here to fight for your rights, protect your livelihood, and ensure that every DOT employee is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Siblings,
Thank you for your continued dedication to public service and to our union. As President of AFGE Local 3313, I am honored to represent the hardworking employees of the Department of Transportation.
These are challenging times for federal employees. We face evolving workplace policies, return-to-office mandates, and ongoing threats to our rights and benefits. Through it all, your union remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting what you have earned and fighting for what you deserve.
What We Are Working On
Our executive board and stewards are actively engaged on multiple fronts to protect and advance your interests:
- Negotiating and enforcing our collective bargaining agreements across all DOT agencies
- Challenging unfair return-to-office policies and protecting your telework rights
- Representing employees in disciplinary actions and ensuring due process
- Advocating for fair pay, proper classifications, and locality pay adjustments
- Fighting against any attempts to weaken federal employee protections
- Building a stronger, more engaged membership base
Your Voice Matters
I encourage every eligible employee to join our union and participate actively. Attend our monthly meetings, stay informed through our communications, and do not hesitate to reach out to your steward when you need help.
Remember: you have rights in the workplace, and your union is here to ensure those rights are respected. Whether it is a Weingarten rights situation, a telework dispute, or a disciplinary action, we have your back.
Looking Forward
I am committed to transparency, accessibility, and action. My door is always open, and I welcome your ideas, concerns, and feedback. Together, we will continue to build a stronger Local 3313 that every member can be proud of.
In Solidarity,
Jennifer Rodes
President, AFGE Local 3313
Newsletter Archive
Past newsletters and messages to the members from the President's desk, 2018–2025.
July 2026
AFGE Local 3313 Happenings
Welcome to Our New Website · Welcome NHTSA Professionals & MARAD · Grievance Victory · FMCSA Arbitration Update · National AFGE Updates
April 25, 2025
Message to the Members
Your Union Thanks You · Gary Shoemaker Farewell · Your Union Needs You (E-Dues) · Labor News · Did You Know · Union Contacts
March 25, 2025
Message to the Members
Probationary Employees · Psychological Warfare · Policy/Career – Schedule F · Dress Policy Pilot · Reduction in Force (RIF) · Know Your Bargaining Unit Status
February 28, 2025 (Update)
Return to Office
Remote Work & Telework · AFGE Happenings · Finding Information / Joining AFGE
February 11, 2025
Return to Office
Remote Work & Telework · AFGE Happenings · Finding Information / Joining AFGE
February 5, 2025
Message to the Members
Finding Information and Membership · Deferred Resignation · Probationary Status · Labor Related Resources
December 2022
Spotlight Volume IV, Issue 4
Highlights and Recent News
October 2022
Spotlight Volume IV, Issue 3
Highlights and Recent News
July 2022
Spotlight Volume IV, Issue 2
Federal Workers Brace, as a Storm Approaches
February 2019
Spotlight Volume 2, Issue 1
Local 3313 Supports National Silent Protest for Jobs
November 2018
Spotlight Volume I, Issue 8
Department and AFGE-3313 Settle FLSA Grievance Class Action
December 2018
Spotlight Volume I, Issue 7
Feds Rock the Red, a Day of Action
March 2018
Spotlight Volume I, Issue 6
Is It True That The Sky Is Falling?
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