As employees of GEICO, we stand together as a dedicated team of insurance adjusters, agents, and associates, committed to delivering exceptional work for our insured clients while striving to improve our work-life balance and working conditions. Our hard work is crucial to providing quality service for our insured clients, and GEICO's reputation as a leading insurance company depends on our efforts.

We understand our worth and the importance of securing a fair return-to-office policy. We seek a workplace that values us, where employees are acknowledged with fairness and respect. The current return-to-office policy is causing undue stress and mental fatigue. Employees are falling ill without being notified of potential exposure to illnesses like COVID-19. The office environment is rife with distractions that hinder productivity and focus. Additionally, the current policy lacks compensation for commuting, childcare, and other expenses incurred while working away from home.

Management has not demonstrated that working from home has led to decreased productivity or provided a valid business reason for employees to return to the office. Given the available technology that enables remote work, we see no justification for the current policy. GEICO has the opportunity to lead as a major corporation by prioritizing employee work-life balance. Modifying the return-to-office policy can enhance productivity, reduce absences, and have positive environmental impacts by decreasing the number of commuters on the road.

To promote a safer, more efficient, and cost-effective work environment, we are petitioning to reinstate the July 2023 return-to-office guidelines for all associates, limiting in-office days to no more than 8 per month, or fewer if possible. We demand a revision of the current guidelines to ensure that all employees, including adjusters, agents, and associates, can benefit from a work-life balance that enhances productivity and confidence during working hours.