National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 Tucson, Arizona
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National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 Tucson, Arizona

National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 Tucson, Arizona National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 Tucson, Arizona National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 Tucson, Arizona

 

National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 Tucson, Arizona

National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 Tucson, Arizona National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 Tucson, Arizona National Border Patrol Council Local 2544 Tucson, Arizona

 

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Welcome to Local 2544

Retirement Plan Update

News from the National Border Patrol Council

May 19, 2025

Members,

I’m writing to give you an update on the status of the budget reconciliation process. After

weeks and months of non-stop, behind-the-scenes work, I am pleased to share that the latest

version of the House Republican reconciliation bill does not include any changes to FERS for

federal law enforcement officers, which includes the FERS annuity supplement.

Specifically, the latest version of the legislation includes no changes for how LEOs become

eligible for and collect the annuity supplement. Additionally, as we shared previously, federal

LEOs will see no changes to our retirement contributions or high-3 calculation. In other words,

this bill DOES NOT change any of the retirement benefits of Border Patrol Agents.

The latest version of the reconciliation legislation was released overnight after the House

Budget Committee voted to advance the legislation forward. The revised legislation now goes

to the House Rules Committee before being voted on by the full House, which is likely to take

place later this week.

In addition to preserving retirement benefits, the NBPC has worked tirelessly to advocate for

frontline agents, and because of these efforts, the reconciliation legislation includes an annual

$10,000 retention bonus each year for four years, $813 million for thousands of new patrol

vehicles, 3,000 new Border Patrol Agents, and historic investments in border infrastructure

including roads and lighting.

Thank you for your patience as we fought against threats to your retirement and benefits and

worked through these issues with Congress. As mentioned earlier, this is a complicated

process, but we have made significant strides and will continue to work on other legislative

efforts.

As this legislation moves from the House over to the Senate, we will monitor and update you

as it progresses. Once the legislation passes the House and Senate and is sent to President

Trump for his signature, we will put together and send out a detailed analysis.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Paul Perez

National President, NBPC

Verizon Cell Phone Plan Update

***Members may need to restart their devices on the day of their new billing cylce ***

 

We are excited to inform you  that starting with your next billing cycle, all members will be  transitioned to a new Verizon Wireless plan specifically tailored for  public sector government subscribers. The new plan, with a monthly  access  fee of $40, offers fantastic benefits including unlimited data, mobile  hotspot usage, 5G UW, and unlimited minutes. It also covers Canada and  Mexico long-distance calls and messaging at no additional charge, along  with unlimited international minutes, texting  and data while in Canada or Mexico. 

This switch is part of our  ongoing commitment to ensure you have the best resources available at an  exceptional value. Phone prices for new lines of service and upgrades  will continue to be available at discounted rates and upgrades are  every two years. The old plans will be retired.

About Us

Local 2544

 We are the guardians of non-supervisory Border Patrol agents and  support personnel assigned to the United States Border Patrol in the  Tucson Sector.
 

We protect Border Patrol agents against frivolous lawsuits, overzealous  prosecutors, and unwarranted or disparate administrative actions.
 

We safeguard conditions of employment, agreements, practices, employee rights, and the labor laws of the United States.
 

We strive to ensure a fair and equitable workplace free from favoritism, intimidation, disparate treatment, and harassment.
 

We investigate and report fraud, waste, and abuse within the Department  of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol.
 

We promote immigration laws and policies that contribute to the security  of the United States and oppose policies that restrict the sworn duties  of Border Patrol agents.
 

We represent the employees with honor, judiciousness, and professionalism.
 

We provide direct line to union stewards throughout the sector, and have  direct contact with attorneys that are always on hand to ensure the  needs of our bargaining unit members.
 

To join Local 2544, download and fill out Form 1187 (located under member benefits)  and give it to a union representative at your assigned location.
 

Notice of meeting 06/24/24 5 pm union office

  

NOTICE OF MEETING

DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF UNION DELEGATES TO THE NBPC NATIONAL CONVENTION AND, IF NECESSARY, NOMINATE ADDITIONAL DELEGATES; DETERMINE IF DELEGATES CARRY ALL VOTES; DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR DELEGATE EXPENSES

Local 2544 will hold a special membership meeting at the union office located at 2185 West Magee Road, Suite 125, Tucson, AZ 85742 on June 24, 2024. During this meeting, members will be asked to determine the number of additional delegates, if any, it wants to represent Local 2544.[1]Local 2544’s six (6) elected officers have already been designated as delegates.[2]If members authorize additional delegates, then nominations for the additional delegates will be accepted and, at a future date to be determined, an election will be held for a secret vote to elect the additional delegates.[3]If members authorize additional delegates and a member wishes to forward a nomination but is unable to attend the meeting, then such nominations should be submitted by email to Local 2544 President Hector Andujo at hectortrack1978@gmail.com.

Members will also be asked to determine if the selected delegates will carry all Local 2544’s votes, which if approved would preclude the need for alternate delegates. If members do not approve this proposal, then nominations for alternate delegates will be accepted and, at a future date to be determined, an election will be held for a secret vote to elect additional delegates.

The designated delegates will represent Local 2544 at the NBPC National Convention to be held on or about August 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    

[1]Sec. VI(1) and (2), AFGE Constitution; Sec. 6(c), Appendix A to AFGE Constitution; Sec. 18, Local 2544 Bylaws


[2]Sec. 18, Local 2544 Bylaws; Art. 6(A) and (B), Appendix A to AFGE Constitution


[3] Art. 6(A) and (B), Appendix A to AFGE Constitution; Sec. 18, Local 2544 Bylaws

Annual Membership Gun Raffle

Local 2544 will be holding a raffle for all dues paying members. We have one Glock 43x for a member at each station in Tucson sector (9 winners in all) . You do not have to be present to win. Thank you for all your hard work this year.  Date and time of the Facebook live raffle to be announced. 

December 2023 Membership Meeting

The bi-monthly membership meeting will be held at the Local 2544 Office at 6pm on Wednesday December 13th. The 2024 budget proposal will be presented at this time. 

Bylaws

Local 2544 Bylaws (pdf)Download

Collective bargaining agreement

2024_CBA (pdf)Download

2023 Nominations of officers

 


Local 2544 conducted nominations on Wednesday October 11th, 2023. Nominations were as follows:
President, Hector Andujo
Treasurer, Samantha, Covino,
Executive, V.P, Gabriel Class,
First V.P Art Del Cueto,
Second V.P. Adel Alvarez,
Third V.P. Sergio Martinez,
Secretary Marcus Winnecke.
For any information concerning the election or nominations contact Enrique Parres at enrique.pares@gmail.com . The above officers will be sworn in during the regular December meeting. 

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