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Keith’s note: As noted last week there will be a protest outside of NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC from 7:00-11:00 am EDT on Monday, 30 June 2025. Information about the event can be found here. This event has obtained a formal permit from Metro DC Police. The event is endorsed by the Goddard Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians Association (GESTA). But NASA HQ management is not happy about this. This event is not endorsed by and does not represent the views of NASA or any employer doing business with NASA. But you would be wise to be aware of your surroundings and who may be watching you. The employee union is spreading in accurate information by mentioning the word “strike” – which this is not – and no one has ever said it was. Here is what the organizers, NASA employees union, NASA management, and the NASA HQ union says: (More below)

According to the Protest Organizers: “About: This is NOT a picket line. We will not attempt to prevent or dissuade anyone from entering the building. The intent of this protest is to raise public awareness and provide information about present and near-future cuts at NASA, and to DEMAND that the Trump administration, including OMB and DOGE, cease all pressure on NASA to make cuts until Congress has had an opportunity to pass the next budget. We just want to give Congress time. Who can share, and who can attend: Anyone can share this event. Be VERY careful not to do so on government time or using government resources, and to make sure you can’t be construed as representing the government. Anyone can attend this event. NASA personnel attending this event should be off-duty, such as using leave, and should take care that they cannot be construed as representing the government. For more information: https://sites.google.com/view/nasa-needs-help“ On 27 June 2025 The senior management of NASA inside the Administrator’s suite sent out an email to all NASA HQ employees: “NASA Headquarters Team, A demonstration is scheduled to take place outside NASA Headquarters from 7 to 11 a.m. EDT on Monday, June 30. The demonstration is permitted by the Metro DC Police. Traffic in the area may be affected during this time. NASA Headquarters will remain open, and employees are expected to report onsite. Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for travel. As always, please exercise caution and stay aware of your surroundings. As a reminder, only authorized personnel are permitted to speak on behalf of the agency. If you have any media reach out to you directly, please have them contact the NASA Headquarters newsroom at 202-358-1600, or by emailing: [email protected]. Our team remains in close coordination with local authorities and will monitor any developments related to the event. Please stay tuned to the NASA SAFE app for latest building updates. Thank you.” On 28 June 2025 and email to members from Ann Cuyler, President, NASA Headquarters Professional Association (NHPA), Local 9 International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) was sent ot its members: “Reminder from NASA Headquarters Professional Association (NHPA) Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs): Below is a scheduled protest by contractors from Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC); not NASA Union Local 29, GESTA in front of NASA-HQ. I am notifying you are not allowed to strike. I understand the frustration but I don’t want any NASA employees to get caught up in something you may regret later with agitators and disruptors who may not have the same intention which is indicated in the information below. THANX in advance to your service to NASA!! This was followed with a link and text hosted at the organizers website.”

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