WE MAKE NASA SUCCEED

NHPA has made NASA HQ a better place to work!

Accomplishments

There is a lot we do behind these scenes to ensure NASA HQ employees voices are heard when NASA managers or legislators want to make change. We are in no way opposed to positive change, we just want to make sure it is done in a smart and fair way. Here are just a few NHPA accomplishments to give you an idea.

Work Place Accomplishments -- by engaging in the fair, equitable, and respectful treatment of employees:
  • ​Member on Headquarters Council addressing COVID-19 Return to On-Site Work
  • Reversed Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) case that excluded Remote Workers in July 2025
  • Updated NASA Headquarters Collective Bargaining Agreement including Remote Workers
  • Award Panels observer
  • Expanded Alternate Work Schedules (2010)
  • New Employee Orientation Briefings (beginning 2009)
  • One-stop shopping for workplace dispute options (2009)
  • Conflict Management Program (2008)
  • EPCS Reinforcement/Guidance – no predetermined limit on Distinguished ratings; examples of Distinguished performance (beginning 2005)
  • Installation of Automatic External Defibrillators (2001)
  • Office Space Policy (2001)

Other Efforts
  • Panel member for Ombudsman Interviews
  • ​Member of HQ Board of Advisors
  • Worked w/HQ Management to avoid
    • a reduction in cleaning services
    • an increase in the cost of parking
  • Collective Bargaining Training to better interact with NASA management
  • Reviewed NASA HQ reorganization plans to protect employee rights and interests
  • Resolved a number of employee issues without having to use the formal grievances process

Agreements

The following are public agreements we have negotiated with NASA involving HQ employees regarding our work and working conditions.

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