Who We Are
The Federal Union of Scientists & Engineers (FUSE) represents over 2,000 non-supervisory, professional, civilian Navy (federal government) employees at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, RI, including scientists, engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and others.
Latest News
NAGE and other Federal Unions prepare Lawsuits to Oppose latest Illegal E.O.
NAGE (nage.org) and many other federal unions are preparing lawsuits to oppose the largest attack…
United Benefits Webinars – Understanding Deferred Resignation
United Benefits Webinars – Fork in the Road: Understanding Deferred Resignation Registration: www.unitedbenefits.com/webinar-january-2025/
FUSE and NAGE Meet With Senator Jack Reed
FUSE and NAGE met with Senator Jack Reed on Dec. 23rd to discuss layoffs, eliminating telework,…
FLRA Files Complaint Against NUWC For Failing to Negotiate Telework Policy with FUSE
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) filed a “Consolidated Complaint and Notice of Hearing” against…
FUSE Negotiates $6 Million Settlement Ending 5-Month Standoff with NUWC Management over Pay Increases & Bonuses
FUSE / NAGE Local R1-144 successfully negotiated a settlement with NUWC Newport management today that ended a 5-month…
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The Federal Union of Scientists & Engineers (FUSE) represents over 2,000 non-supervisory, professional, civilian Navy (federal government) employees at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, RI, including scientists, engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and others. Always feel free to call, visit or e-mail the
FUSE is Local R1-144 of NAGE – the National Association of Government Employees. NAGE’s headquarters are in Quincy, Massachusetts, with offices and locals across the country.
NAGE is Local 5000 of SEIU – the Service Employees International Union, which has 1.8 million members.
FUSE office or your local union officer/steward for information, advice or representation. Your comments and suggestions are important to us, and help us identify, represent and protect the jobs, rights and interests of the employees at NUWC Newport.
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NAGE Information on Weingarten Rights

NAGE Information on Grievances and Unfair Labor Practices (ULP)
