Mar 10, 20241 min read
Christopher Luna Memorial Page
Christopher Luna was a loving father, husband, and friend. On March 8, 2024 his life was tragically cut short when he was killed in the...
Feb 28, 20241 min read
GoFundMe for Camilia Sanchez
Please consider helping one of our brothers in need. Fundraiser by Raquel Sanchez : Fight against Lymphoma: Together for Camila...
Jan 15, 20242 min read
William Kilgore
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our own, Retired US Border Patrol Agent...
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Important Pay Update For Border Patrol Agents
The National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) is pleased to share that earlier today Congress passed legislation that will provide GS-12...
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Havre Corridor Concept
Havre Sector has indicated that they plan on implementing a corridor concept pairing stations in locations with living essentials with...
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Brian Benzler
Port Angeles Agent Brian Benzler passed away on February 24, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Brian was surrounded by his family...
Feb 23, 20233 min read
Hazardous Duty Lawsuit Update
The hazardous duty pay case on behalf of border patrol agents, Abad v. U.S., has been stayed pending the outcome of a case in the U.S....
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Blaine Meeting
Thank you for everyone who attended last night's meeting. The new budget was passed and some points of concern were brought up and are...
Dec 27, 20221 min read
Weather and Safety Leave
Due to hazardous road conditions last week, a number of agents were unable to get to work. If this applies to you, you may be eligible...
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Job Swap Program
Blaine, Spokane and Havre Sectors have each agreed to allow agents to "swap" with agents within their respective sectors. Each sector is...
Nov 1, 20221 min read
OPM Data Breach Settlement
If You Were Subject to the Data Breaches of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and Its Contractor (Peraton Risk Decision Inc.), and...
Sep 23, 20221 min read
Spokane Meeting & Raffle
Thank you to everyone that attended last night's meeting. Congratulations to Joel Keech Clift from Colville Station for winning the raffle.
Sep 6, 20221 min read
Blaine Sector SWB Deployment System Update
Blaine Sector has decided to halt the implementation of the "Bid System." We are committed to finding a system that deploys agents more...
Aug 2, 20221 min read
Master Leave
It's that time of year again. Annual Leave is a RIGHT of the employee. Many times, the stations and specifically the supervisors tasked...
Jun 21, 20224 min read
SWB Deployment "Bid" System
Local 2913 has been working with Blaine, Spokane and Havre sectors on ways to improve the never-ending SWB deployments. They are very...
May 24, 20221 min read
Havre Meeting 2022
Congratulations to Andy Herdina for winning the Tikka T3 Lite .270! We had a total of 33 entries. Thank you to everyone that came out...
Apr 26, 20221 min read
James Quinlan
James "Q" Quinlan died unexpectedly last Saturday evening. Q was an amazing father, husband and friend. There will be a clinician at...
Apr 8, 20221 min read
COVID Vaccine Mandate
On April 7, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 ruling, reversed the decision of a lower court, dismissing the lawsuit filed...
Apr 1, 20221 min read
SWB Deployment Lodging Issues
We have heard from many agents that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find lodging anywhere near the government rate. We have been...
Mar 28, 20222 min read
Blaine SWB Survey Results
After an overwhelming response to the questionnaire, we have a solid understanding of what you would like to see in the upcoming...
Mar 24, 20221 min read
Covid Testing
Covid screening is likely to begin soon for unvaccinated agents in "medium" and "high" transmission areas throughout the country. Much is...
Mar 6, 20221 min read
NBPC Hazardous Duty Lawsuit Filed
On March 3, 2022, the NBPC filed its lawsuit regarding our members’ claims to be paid hazardous duty pay. The NBPC lawsuit currently has...
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Blaine Leave Issues
We are aware of the current restrictions placed on leave at Sumas and Blaine Stations. We have spoken to sector and reached out to our...
Mar 2, 20221 min read
Blaine SWB Negotiations
The government is finalizing a settlement in response to our Union Initiated Grievance regarding our right to negotiate the SWB...
Feb 25, 20221 min read
COVID Guidance
There has been a great deal of confusion and misinformation about how to deal with Covid positive agents and close contacts. If you are...
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Southern Border Deployments
Chief Ortiz has been made aware of the unsustainable rate at which we are being deployed. We have emphasized how detrimental this is for...
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Vaccine Mandate & Testing
President Joe Biden's requirement that all federal employees get vaccinated against covid remains on hold after the 5th US Circuit Court...
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Hazardous Duty Lawsuit
Attention NBPC bargaining unit members who are NOT Border Patrol agents! A separate hazardous duty pay case is being filed for you. It is...
