National Border Patrol Council

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Journeyman Increase Delayed

Friday, 26 February 2010

The NBPC just received a briefing from high-level Agency officials about next year's proposed budget, and was advised that the scheduled implementation date for the journeyman level increase will be delayed by up to six months. Instead of occurring next month as originally planned, it is now projected to be implemented as late as the final pay period in September.

The Agency is also proposing to cut $15 million in FLSA, Sunday and holiday pay next year. More details about the proposed budget will be posted in the near future.

Important Information about Details to Federal Air Marshal Service

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

Agents who volunteer to be temporarily detailed to the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) should be aware that they will be outside the bargaining unit for the duration of the detail. In other words, they will not have collective bargaining rights or protections and will be subject to work rules unilaterally developed by FAMS management. They will not be entitled to union representation during investigatory interviews. Their rights to appeal disciplinary actions will also be affected. Union dues deductions will be automatically terminated when employees start serving on the detail and are supposed to be automatically reinstated afterwards.

In order to keep their PORAC Legal Defense Fund (LDF) coverage active, members who volunteer for a detail to the FAMS are required to immediately contact their Local Treasurer, let them know they are detailed to the FAMS, promptly pay $12.00 to the Local for three months of PORAC LDF fees, and promptly pay additional monthly fees if the detail is extended. Failure to pay the monthly LDF fees will result in the termination of their LDF coverage. If a member’s LDF coverage is terminated for non-payment, none of their prior acts will be covered under the LDF plan, even if such acts occurred when the member had LDF coverage. Members who have questions about this matter may send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

One of Agent Rosas' killers surrenders and pleads guilty to murder

Friday, 20 November 2009

Christian Daniel Castro-Alvarez, a 17-year old illegal alien, surrendered to Federal authorities and entered a plea of guilty in U.S. District Court regarding the July 23, 2009 murder of Border Patrol Agent Robert W. Rosas near the border in Campo, California. The other assailants remain at large. Through his attorney, Castro-Alvarez claims that he was only trying to rob Agent Rosas, but shot him in an ensuing struggle over a firearm. The crime with which he is charged, second-degree murder of a federal officer in perpetration of a robbery, is punishable by a maximum term of life in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for February 19, 2010.

The National Border Patrol Council is relieved that one of Agent Rosas' murderers will be held accountable for this atrocious and senseless crime, and is hopeful that his cooperation will lead to the arrest and conviction of the other perpetrators.

Read the Plea Agreement

Border Patrol Agents Legal Defense and Relief Fund

Thursday, 14 August 2008

The Border Patrol Agents Legal Defense and Relief Fund (BPALDRF) is designed to assist Border Patrol employees who find themselves in financial distress as a result of an unwarranted criminal, civil, and/or administrative action brought against them as result of any act or omission within the scope of their employment. This fund is separate from the Police Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) Legal Defense Fund which is provided to all members of the National Border Patrol Council.

The fund may be used to assist such employees with attorney fees, living expenses, and general financial needs. Tax exempt status (501 (c)(3)) status has been granted to the fund effective 11/16/06.

Applications to be a beneficiary of the fund are available by emailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Donations to the fund can be made by PayPal or by check payable to “BPA Legal Defense & Relief Fund.”

Checks can be mailed to the following address:

BPA Legal Defense Fund
P.O. Box 47208
Tampa, FL 33647

Crew-Neck T-Shirts

Monday, 19 October 2009
In response to some unscrupulous managers who are trying to provoke bargaining unit employees by making misleading statements about the grievance that was filed regarding the base-layer clothing, the following clarification is provided by the Union: Initially, the Union emphasizes that it supports optional base-layer clothing, and has supported the concept of optional crew neck undershirts for years. The Union did not ask management to cease and desist from offering base-layer clothing, but had to file the grievance to force the Agency to fulfill its statutory obligation to bargain with the Union so that the legitimate concerns outlined herein can be addressed. Chief Aguilar's failure to follow the law and the contract in this instance is not just a technical violation; it goes to the heart of a labor-management relationship based on mutual trust and respect. The Agency consistently ignores its legal obligations in an attempt to marginalize the Union and cause dissent and division. The Union does not believe that it is unreasonable to expect the head of a law enforcement agency to follow the law. We all know what happens to an agent who violates a Federal statute or policy. Why should managers be held to a lower standard? If Chief Aguilar would lead by example, Sector Chiefs would follow.
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