Susan Tsui Grundmann Confirmed as MSPB Chairman
Friday, November 6, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Contact: Cory Bythrow,
Communications Director
Phone: (202) 255-9950
Washington,
D.C.
– National Federation of Federal
Employees (NFFE) General Counsel Susan Tsui
Grundmann yesterday afternoon was confirmed by
the Senate to serve as the next Chairman of the
Merit Systems Protection Board.
In response, NFFE
National President William R. Dougan issued the
following
statement:
“Over the course of her
six years with NFFE, Susan has been a beloved
and well respected member of our staff – one
who will not be easily
replaced.”
“Defending the legal
rights of federal employees for nearly 20
years, she brings a wealth of experience and
firsthand knowledge to her new post. I have no
doubt that she will be an honest, dedicated and
exemplary public
servant.”
“Federal employees are
gaining an exceptional individual to serve as
Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection
Board.”
“All of NFFE wishes her
the best of luck in her new
position.”
The MSPB is an independent, bipartisan agency tasked with upholding the merit systems under which Federal employees work. The mission of the MSPB is to protect Federal merit systems and the rights of individuals within those systems.
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