🚨BREAKING NEWS: On October 28, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston (Northern District of California) granted a Preliminary Injunction (PI) in AFGE v. OMB, which continues halting all Federal Reduction-in-Force (RIF) actions initiated or approved by OMB during the current government shutdown. The ruling applies nationwide to any agencies--including CDC/HHS--with at least 1 AFGE Member or BUE that applied the new OMB RIF framework.🚨
Meet your AFGE Local 2883 Officials!
AFGE Local 2883’s Executive Board is comprised of dedicated people who advocate for fair working conditions, better benefits, and a supportive work environment. We are committed to supporting you and ensuring your rights are protected.
Our Representatives
President - Yolanda F. Jacobs
404-618-3046
My name is Yolanda Jacobs. I am native to Louisiana and relocated to the metro-Atlanta area in 2004. As an Army veteran, I’ve lived and deployed to many places around the world. My mission has always been to help those who have been wronged to get justice whenever possible. This is why I became a trained EEO specialist and mediator. I joined Local-2883 as a union steward in December 2021 because I recognized it as a place where my mission and the organization’s purpose aligned. I am a Fayetteville State University alumna—true to my degree—with a passion for observing, studying, and opining social behavior. In my personal time, I love spending time with family and friends, reading, roller skating and traveling.
Treasurer -
Irismar (Reese) Williams
470-799-9841
Irismar (Reese) Williams is a dedicated professional with a passion for serving her local community. As the Local’s 2883 Treasurer, Reese has been a steadfast advocate for sound financial practices.She has implemented innovative cost-saving measures, streamlined budget processes, and worked tirelessly to ensure that our unions dollars are managed responsibly. Her dedication to transparency has resulted in regular financial reports accessiblento the eboard, fostering trust and accountability across the local.
Secretary - Veronica S. Chew
470-571-1311
Veronica Chew is a seasoned federal government professional with over 20 years of service to the American people. Throughout her career--which includes tenure at the Veterans Administration (VA); USDA Forest Service; and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)--she provides key support to managers and coordinates interdepartmental projects to achieve optimal program results that contribute to achieving the agencies' strategic goals. As Local 2883 Secretary, she believes a strong union stands for a strong community. Veronica's hobbies include reading, traveling, helping others, and spending time with family.
Chief Steward - Ryan Tapscott
Phone
470-548-7758
Ryan Tapscott is a public health professional with more than a decade of experience leading strategic initiatives across government and nonprofit sectors. He has managed multi-million-dollar programs, built cross-sector partnerships, and led teams focused on advancing equity, accountability, and worker well-being. Ryan brings a collaborative, data-driven approach to organizational leadership and is committed to creating systems that empower people, strengthen communities, and promote fairness in the workplace.
Local 2883 Executive Committee - Volunteers
Executive Committee Chair -
Peter J. Farruggia
585-455-7795
Peter Farruggia, is a multidisciplinary public health professional, legal advisor, and workforce advocate with extensive experience in federal health policy, legislative affairs, congressional engagement, and program leadership. Peter is an active labor leader as Executive Committee Chair and Special Advisor to the President for AFGE Local 2883, where he champions workforce equity, labor rights, and community engagement for over 2,300 CDC employees and AFGE Local 2883 members. A passionate educator and researcher, he also teaches health policy at the University at Buffalo School of Public Health & Health Professions and has presented on numerous topics at the intersection of law, policy, public health, and social justice. Peter received his JD at the University at Buffalo School of Law, MBA at the University at Buffalo School of Management, MPH at the University at Buffalo School of Public Health & Health Professions, and his Baccalaureate Degree in Sociomedical Anthropology & Biology at the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Geneseo.
585-455-7795
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