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President Signs Memorandum to Pay all DHS Employees

The President on Friday directed the Department of Homeland Security to pay all of its employees amid a partial shutdown that has lasted over 50 days. The presidential memorandum authorizes paychecks for employees who have gone without pay since DHS funding stopped on Feb. 14. However, it is unclear where the administration would draw funds from for the payments.

Both chambers remain in recess until April 13. Lawmakers left Washington without making any real progress on a funding deal. The Senate passed a bill to fund most of DHS for the remainder of the fiscal year, but House leadership refused to bring up a vote on the bill.

President Releases FY 2027 Budget Request

The President’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, released Friday, cuts funding for many NTEU-represented agencies and fails to provide federal employees with a pay increase next year.

On the White House chopping block once again is IRS funding, which would be cut by nearly $1.4 billion from current levels, bringing the agency to its lowest level since fiscal year 2003. The EPA’s funding would be cut by 50 percent, HHS by $15.8 billion and NPS by $1 billion.

The budget request also is silent on the issue of federal employee pay, suggesting a pay freeze for 2027, while calling for members of the military to receive a pay increase of 5 to 7 percent, depending on rank.

The president’s budget request is the first step in the complicated process of funding the federal government. As Congress begins working on government funding for the next fiscal year, NTEU will be there every step of the way, fighting to ensure that all federal employees receive a fair pay increase and that agencies have the resources necessary to meet their important missions. 

Tax Day is Next Week! Eligible Members Can File Taxes for Free

Tax Day is Wednesday, April 15, and eligible members can take advantage of free tax preparation software for federal and state returns and free electronic filing, as well as schedules.

Through a partnership with Prepare + Prosper, eligible NTEU members have free access to TaxSlayer, a cloud-based service with unlimited email and phone support.

For questions about your income, contact Prepare + Prosper at 651-262-2181or DIYtaxes@prepareandprosper.org before starting your tax return.

The IRS has imposed an income limit on the program of an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $89,000 per filer or return, if filing jointly. Learn more and get started.

Chapters 103 and 111 Host Steward Training

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Stewards of Chapters 103 (CBP Long Beach) and 111 (CBP LAX) came together last month to strengthen their representational and advocacy skills. Led by NTEU National staff, the joint event provided an opportunity for cross-chapter collaboration, allowing stewards to share perspectives, align best practices, and enhance coordination in representing employees.

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