„These dictates are not a step forward, or even adaptations to current or provisional agreements, they are major reversals of staff`s ability to cooperate effectively with EPO management, to fairly assess their performance or to maintain a modern work-life balance.“ „We are pleased that AFGE has agreed to enter into a settlement agreement that requires contractual negotiations on a number of important issues such as working time, teleworking and trade union rights. These negotiations should be completed by 15 April,“ the EPO spokeswoman said. We don`t have time to let ourselves be demoralized! Other ways to take action: Visit www.afge.org/fightback. Read the EO summary. See also July / August 2018 – Vol. LXXXVII No. 4 AFGE The Government Standard Edition dedicated to EOs 2018.