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Welcome
to the AID section of AFSA's web site. We have been busy in the
last two years dealing with the many concerns of our members and
ensuring that the Agency is responsive to our needs. I have worked
hard to address all questions and concerns with great effort and
interest, and to do so in a transparent manner that allows the
membership to follow important developments closely. Our success
on issues like student loan repayment, the Immediate Benefit Plan,
and language study for spouses gives me hope that we will do well
in the near future.
AID/AFSA Representative Francisco Zamora and I will try to do our very best to represent AFSA's AID members effectively.
You may call me at 202-712-0677 or contact me at wcarter@usaid.gov if you have questions or comments.
Francisco's e-mail address is fzamora@usaid.gov.
Please visit this page frequently to check for updates and helpful links regarding the latest issues as well as general information on AFSA's work.
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If you are not already a member, please join AFSA.
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For more information on AFSA Membership, please contact Member Services at member@afsa.org.
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Member Guidance
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Recent Articles:
• "Adios," Sports Fans (VP Voice column, July-August, 2006)
• When the Cutting Edge Needs Sharpening (VP Voice column, May, 2006)
• By the Numbers: The Changing Face of USAID (VP Voice column, March, 2006)
• An Anniversary Not to Celebrate (VP Voice column, January, 2006)
• Merger Rumors (VP Voice column, November, 2005)
• Future Perfect (VP Voice column, September, 2005)
• Terminal Musings (VP Voice column, June, 2005)
• Where Does the Road Paved with Good Intentions Lead? (VP Voice column, April, 2005)
• Directed Assignments: A Possible Case Study (VP Voice column, February, 2005)
• The Importance of Being Honest (VP Voice column, December, 2004)
• Institutional Narcissism: Searching for a Cure (VP Voice column, October, 2004)
• Bully in the Pulpit (VP Voice Column, July-August, 2004)
• Even More AEF Wisdom from AFSA (VP Voice Column, May, 2004)
• A "Split" Decision on Accomplishments (VP Voice Column, March, 2004)
• A Tired Patchwork: Quick Fixes Aren't the Answer for AID (VP Voice Column, January, 2004)
• Potholes Along the Benefits Road: Benefits Disparities at AID (VP Voice Column, November, 2003)
• Same Ole, Same Ole (VP Voice Column, September, 2003)
From the Hill:
• The most recent legislative report on USAID's intranet
• Special Legislative Report - FY06 Foreign Appropriations Bill, November 7, 2005
Current Issues at AFSA/AID:
• NPR Discussion on USAID
• USAID Tenure Listing 2005
• 2005 USAID Foreign Service Promotions List
• 2005 USAID SFS Promotions List
• Memo on FSL Meeting
• Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees (PDF)
• Responses to the New AEF Form
• Responses to SEL Elimination Proposal
• USAA Issues
Ongoing Issues:
• AFSA Position on Oliver Case Upheld in Court (PDF)
• USAID Grievance (PDF)
• New AEF PowerPoint Presentation (PowerPoint, HTML)
• Employee Evaluation Guidebook - Updated Version
• Comparison of Benefits - USAID vs. State
• Rules on Political Activities (Hatch Act)
Related Links:
• AFSA Post Representatives
• Employee Express
• Thrift Savings Plans
• Millennium Challenge Corporation
• Office of Personnel Management
• Department of State
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