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Degrees
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- M.A. Legal and Ethical Studies (University of Baltimore)
- B.A. Labor Studies (Industrial Relations) (National Labor College)
- Certified agency mediator (multi-agency)
- Graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
- Graduate of U.S. Border Patrol Academy (252nd Session)
- Graduate of multiple AFGE Union Representative Training courses (no less than 500 hours)
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My Expert Service
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Public employees (bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit employees at the county, state, and federal level) facing suspension, removal, demotion, or any type of disciplinary or adverse action have tough choices to make in a short amount of time and under a great deal of stress. Therefore, employees require accurate and timely information to make informed decisions as to how to respond and which appeal route to select (public employees often have multiple appeal routes and are entitled to due process hearings). In the vast majority of cases, public unions, which are managed by untrained volunteers, are not technically proficient in providing accurate and sufficient information to the employee nor do they have the resources to hire professionals. In most cases, the union representative has never received any training in representing employees. Compounding the lack of union professionals is the fact that only a handful of attorneys are familiar with public, and particularly, federal personnel laws, they are most likely not located near the employee, and retainer fees normally start at $2,500 to $5,000 with a simple consultation concerning a proposed removal (firing) costing in excess of $500.
Through my services, I provide direct consultation to affected employees as well as labor organizations representing affected employees. Whether you simply require a verbal consultation concerning your options on a proposed suspension or whether you require a professional written response to a proposed removal (firing) on your behalf, the services I provide are guaranteed to be accurate, professional, timely, and well researched. I am able to prepare written grievances at any step, responses to proposed removals, prepare Last Chance Agreements (LCA's), write responses to Performance Improvement Plans (PIP), Unfair Labor Practice Complaints (ULP), and even serve as your advisor in mediation or EEO proceedings. If you simply require immediate legal research to address a specific matter, I can provide a high quality and authoritative research product you can utilize in your issue. There is no area of employee labor relations in which I cannot assist.
For detailed information concerning my background, education, experience, or resume,or simply verify my credentials, simply Google my name and access my site.
Don't let your union or attorney misinform you. Anyone can represent or otherwise assist you in a public personnel matter. Most collective bargaining agreements provide this option and federal law requires that federal unions allow other representatives aside from the union or an attorney. Since this is an area of administrative practice, you do not need an attorney to represent you before the agency, MSPB, FLRA, EEOC, or an arbitrator.
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Experience & Qualifications
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I have fifteen years of practical experience and strong academic credentials in representing both the federal employee and agency. Previously, I was union President of one of the largest A.F.G.E. local unions in the nation, employing very aggressive and forward thinking representational techniques in defense of federal law enforcement officers. Currently, I provide consultative services as a Labor Management Relations Specialist and Suitability Adjudicator for a large federal agency with a multi bargaining unit and very large workforce.
My experience representing both unions and federal agencies focused on Title 5, Title 38, Hybrid, Federal Law Enforcement, and Federal Healthcare related personnel matters. I have extensive experience working very closely with attorneys in all areas of administrative and civil litigation related to federal personnel matters and have prepared and/or represented cases before the Federal Labor Relations Authority, Merit Systems Protection Board, arbitration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Responsible Management Officials (RMO) at federal agencies. Prior experience includes congressional lobbying on personnel and labor matters to include preparation of congressional testimony. My formal job related training includes mediator certification, Administrative Investigations Boards (AIB), suitability and background investigations (security related matters), Title 38 actions, grievance training, negotiations, and privacy.
For detailed information concerning my background, education, experience,resume, or simply verify my credentials, simply Google my name and access articles or my personal site.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS, AWARDS, AND HONORS
- Agency Outstanding Performance Rating (2008)
- Agency Retention Award (2008)
- Agency Suggestion Award (2008)
- Agency Quality Step Increase Award (2008)
- Agency Outstanding Performance Rating (2007)
- Agency Superior Performance Award (2007)
- Agency Special Contribution Award (2007)
- Agency Outstanding Performance Rating (2006)
- Agency Superior Performance Award (2006)
- Agency Incentive Award (2006)
- Agency Outstanding Performance Rating (2005)
- Agency Special Contribution Award (2005)
- Dassaro, Joseph N. (August 2006), Border Patrol Exam, Third Edition. Armonk, NY: Learning Express, LLC.
- Dassaro, Joseph N. (2005), “A Dangerous Experiment in Civil Service Reform,” Federal Times, 21.
- Dassaro, Joseph N. (2004), “An Amnesty by Any Other Name,” San Diego Union Tribune, A-26.
- Dassaro, Joseph N. (2004), “Adjusting the Fulcrum in the Equation: Balancing Management and Employee Rights through Labor-Management Partnerships in the Federal Sector,” National Labor College, George Meany Center for Labor Studies (Advanced Programs).
- Dassaro, Joseph N. (2002), The CyberUnion Handbook: Transforming Labor Through Computer Technology (Issues in Work and Human resources); (chapter 2 titled: On the Border of Cyber Unionism: Lessons from Local 1613). New York, NY: M.E. Sharpe.
- Dassaro, Joseph N. (2001), “Defining the Scope of Representation under the Duty of Fair Representation Doctrine with Emphasis on the Federal Sector,” National Labor College, George Meany Center for Labor Studies Distinguished Paper Award.
- Graduated Suma Cum Laude 2005 from University of Baltimore (M.A. in Legal & Ethical Studies)
- Graduated Suma Cum Laude 2001 from National Labor College (B.A. in Labor Studies)
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
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