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  • Statement on Yosemite Reservations

    Statement on Yosemite Reservations

    Superintendent McPadden says there will be little to no impact to working conditions due to his decision to discontinue the reservation system. Our Union members and our fellow park employees strongly disagree. Here are the data from our March survey, accompanied by their stories. Throughout March, NFFE Local 465 shared a survey throughout Yosemite National

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  • Newsletter – April 2026

    Newsletter – April 2026

    Upcoming Events April 28th – Union 101 Workshop. 7-8pm PDT. We’ll be defining basic Union terms, going over what our Union can do right now by Statute/law, and briefly the roles of Stewards’ roles. If you’re interested in helping more with the Union either as a Steward or to learn more about the Union toolbox

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  • OPEN LETTER IN SUPPORT OF DR. SJ JOSLIN AND THEIR REINSTATEMENT TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

    OPEN LETTER IN SUPPORT OF DR. SJ JOSLIN AND THEIR REINSTATEMENT TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

    NFEE Local 465 (representing Yosemite National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Saguaro National Park, and Yellowstone National Park) is issuing the following statement to Acting NPS Director Jessica Bowron in support of Dr. SJ Joslin and their reinstatement to Yosemite National Park. The following Unions, along with NFFE President Randy Erwin, have signed

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  • Newsletter – March 2026

    Newsletter – March 2026

    (Pictured: Gridlock in Yosemite Valley) Local Events April 3rd – SEKI Union gathering at the Gateway at 6:30 P.M. on the West Coast. April 7th – Local 465 membership meeting at 6:30 PM PDT/MST and 7:30 PM MDT. Local Updates YOSE Employee Reservation System Survey & YOSE Chapter Statement On Wednesday February 18th, Yosemite Superintendent

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