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NHPA is the professional association run by and for NASA HQ employees

​How NHPA Works

Legal Standing

Unlike typical associations, we have legal standing within NASA since we have collective bargaining rights. Which means NASA HQ employees can negotiate, as a group, policies that impact our work conditions and careers. For example, if there is a reorganization, NHPA leadership, with input for our members, can negotiate over the impact and implementation (I&I).

Network

​NHPA is an affiliate of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), which is an umbrella organization that provides us support and a network with other federal and NASA organized employee groups throughout the U.S. For example, employees at Ames, Glenn, Marshall, and Goddard are all affiliates of IFPTE.

Volunteers

We are run by and for NASA HQ employees who volunteer their time and energy to support NHPA's work to improve the lives of all NASA employees and to achieve NASA's mission. We need your support since we cannot do this alone! Joining NHPA makes a stronger voice at NASA Headquarters

​Our Principles

• Professionalism, fairness, equity, and respect 
• Collaboration with NASA management to solve agency problems and resolve employee-management issues.
• Tireless representation of employees and their interests
• The NASA Family -- by supporting our extended NASA community and making real the NASA Core Values founded in:  “Mission success requires uncompromising commitment to: Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, and Inclusion”  

About IFPTE

The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) is a non-profit, employee based organization made up of several autonomous affiliates and was founded in 1918. IFPTE advocates on behalf of more than 80,000 women and men, primarily in professional and technical positions, including all engineering disciplines, along with a wide variety of scientific and research professions, lawyers, administrative judges, and economists all within the private, public, and federal sectors. 

IFPTE has been a great resource over the years, providing us with best practices, legal, and guidance on a variety of issues. They also provide us access to a network of other organized professionals in related fields and occupations, including other NASA employee associations.
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• Ames Federal Employees Union - IFPTE Local 30
• Glenn Lewis Engineers and Scientists Association - IFPTE Local 28
• Marshall Engineers and Scientists Association - IFPTE Local 27
• Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association - IFPTE Local 29

Learn About IFPTE

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If you are a NASA HQ employee, please join by contacting us. Your support as a member would mean the world to us! Joining will give you a say and vote within NHPA and how we engage with NASA HQ.

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