The complainant also suggests in the letter that ETs get no respect even though they are the backbone that keeps the NWS running. It is the perception that all public recognition is lavished on the meteorologists, who look down upon ETs because they lack degrees. Good luck changing the culture, Gen. Kelly. Job fairs, office tours, press interviews focus on the glamour of forecasting to the detriment of the support staff's morale. Looks like the cultural change may have to be a bit more drastic.
Awards garnered by ETs receive little, if any, public attention.
True, the working group has taken too long to accomplish its task, but the Union understands that the systems administration survey data collection phase is now complete. NWSH states that they have received an average of 40 reports per office. NWSH should be in the process of analyzing the data and have reported that they expect to complete their analysis by the middle of July. The solution is obvious. In any case, we doubt that Gen. Kelly will deal directly with any bargaining unit member, for in so doing, he would expose himself to an unfair labor practice charge.