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Join NHPA's efforts to make NASA better and greater!
Joining NHPA is Easy!
To become a member just follow these easy steps:
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Step 1 - Check if you eligible
Almost all non-managerial employees based at NASA HQ can join the NHPA, unless the type of work that you perform excludes you according to FLRA statutes 5 USC 7112(b) and (c). If you refer to the most recent version of your SF-50 form, in block 37, if you see a bargaining unit code "1292" (Scientists/Engineers) or "5929" (Clerical/Administrative/Technical) you are eligible to join. Step 2 - Fill out a Payroll Deduction SF-1187 Form This PDF that can be filled out on your computer and digitally signed. If you digitally sign it (on your work computer), send it from your work email to a NHPA official's work email so the digital signature forwards. You can also fill it out, print, sign it in pen, scan and email it to nhpaifpte@gmail.com. Steps 3 - Fill out our NHPA Membership Application We have an online form that is easy and quick to complete, but if you prefer the PDF form, fill it out on both the front and back, sign and scan and email it back to nhpaifpte@gmail.com |
Contact us if you have any questions, and please check out our Q&A below.
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Q&A
You have a question? We have an answer.
What is the purpose of NHPA?
As the employee-based organization at NASA HQ, our purpose is to meaningfully engage with management and policymakers to address issues relevant to our careers, NASA’s mission, and the critical service we provide to taxpayers, the scientific community, industry -- and all our stakeholders. Working together we have, and can continue to:
As the employee-based organization at NASA HQ, our purpose is to meaningfully engage with management and policymakers to address issues relevant to our careers, NASA’s mission, and the critical service we provide to taxpayers, the scientific community, industry -- and all our stakeholders. Working together we have, and can continue to:
- protect employee interests during reorganizations
- partner with management to achieve success and resolve issues that impede organizational goals;
- support fair and objective evaluations;
- negotiate improvements over our work environment;
- advocate for training and professional development;
- ensure no one has to compromise their professional integrity over politics or ideology;
- develop a contract spelling out the rights and conditions of employment while ensuring flexibility and professional discretion to get the work done; and
- advocate for or against legislation that currently or will in the future impact NASA and our profession.
How can NHPA membership advance my career and improve NASA?
Our goal is to continue to advance NASA's mission for all our stakeholders and for NASA employees. It is in our interest to advocate for improvements and hold our leaders accountable to our agency’s mission, which in turn benefits you and your career.
Those of us who carry out NASA’s mission on a daily basis need the autonomy to voice our ideas and concerns to managers and policymakers without fear of reprisal. In joining NHPA, your voice and professional integrity are strengthened. And in NHPA, you gain the ability to take on issues beyond the control of your immediate supervisor, when the situation warrants.
Our goal is to continue to advance NASA's mission for all our stakeholders and for NASA employees. It is in our interest to advocate for improvements and hold our leaders accountable to our agency’s mission, which in turn benefits you and your career.
Those of us who carry out NASA’s mission on a daily basis need the autonomy to voice our ideas and concerns to managers and policymakers without fear of reprisal. In joining NHPA, your voice and professional integrity are strengthened. And in NHPA, you gain the ability to take on issues beyond the control of your immediate supervisor, when the situation warrants.
How does being a member benefit me?
The more that join NHPA, the more we can promote improvements and fairness. Together, we can collaborate with management over changes that impact our work and lives. Joining with other professionals, NHPA can help you take even more personal control of your career and work life. The more that join NHPA, the more influence we have as a group in the eyes of managers and policymarkers. The more employees come aboard, the stronger NHPA is, the more it benefits you, as with any professional association..
The more that join NHPA, the more we can promote improvements and fairness. Together, we can collaborate with management over changes that impact our work and lives. Joining with other professionals, NHPA can help you take even more personal control of your career and work life. The more that join NHPA, the more influence we have as a group in the eyes of managers and policymarkers. The more employees come aboard, the stronger NHPA is, the more it benefits you, as with any professional association..
Why have dues, and what are they used for?
As with any member-driven non-profit organization, we need funds to carry out our work, and our only source of funding is through membership dues. Dues are used, for example, to provide training, insurance, office supplies, and legal support. Dues do not go to politicians or political parties.
As with any member-driven non-profit organization, we need funds to carry out our work, and our only source of funding is through membership dues. Dues are used, for example, to provide training, insurance, office supplies, and legal support. Dues do not go to politicians or political parties.
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What are the UnionPlus benefits?
NHPA members and their families have access to the UnionPlus benefits program, which we receive as an affiliate of the IFPTE. These benefits and savings include discounts at AT&T, travel, entertainment, as well as hardship help grants and scholarships. To learn more, click here. |
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