Local 2499 Mission

  • We are the guardians of Border Patrol agents and support personnel assigned to the Detroit Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol.
  • We strive to ensure a fair and equitable workplace free from favoritism, intimidation, disparate treatment, and harassment.
  • We safeguard conditions of employment, agreements, practices, employee rights, and the labor laws of the United States.
  • We protect against frivolous lawsuits, overzealous prosecutors, and unwarranted or disparate administrative actions.
  • We seek to preserve the Border Patrol motto: “Honor First” and the oath of office sworn by all Border Patrol agents.
  • We promote immigration laws and policies that contribute to the safety and security of the United States.
  • We investigate and report fraud, waste, and abuse within the Border Patrol.
  • We represent the employees with honor, judiciousness, and professionalism.