We serve as a safeguard for the integrity of the various professions that make GAO a success. As the union for GAO employees, our purpose is to advocate and collaborate to improve one of the best places to work in the federal government.
In recognition of our common challenges, goals, strengths, and experiences, we, as employees of the Government Accountability Office, establish this union and this Constitution. We establish this union to maintain and improve the staff morale and quality of work life at GAO, to enhance GAO’s work and its reputation with the Congress and the American people, to ensure fair and just working conditions, to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and equitably, and to ensure that GAO employees are fully informed and have a voice in determining their working conditions. - GAO Employees Organization Constitution Preamble