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For the latest shutdown information, visit our members-only shutdown webpage.
Senate Makes Progress on Funding Deal
The Senate voted Sunday night to advance a funding package that would reopen the government, overturn shutdown reductions-in-force and ensure all federal employees are paid for the time the government was shut down.
The agreement would approve appropriations for the remainder of FY 2026 for the Veterans Affairs Department, Agriculture Department, FDA and the legislative branch. All other agencies would operate at their fiscal 2025 levels under a continuing resolution through Jan. 30, 2026.
It appears likely the House and Senate will pass the continuing resolution this week, however, the timing of the votes has not been announced. The President is expected to sign the bill.
In the meantime, keep up the pressure. Tell Congress to end this shutdown.
Exclusive Tools Help You Navigate Federal Benefits Open Season
Federal Benefits Open Season kicked off today and runs through Dec. 8. To help you make informed, and potentially cost-saving decisions, NTEU is again offering members free access to comparison tools and educational materials to help you choose the right plan.
The Consumers’ Checkbook Guide to Health Plans provides a personalized total cost estimate (including premium and out-of-pocket costs) for every FEHBP plan and allows you to see which plans might save you the most money or provide the most coverage.
NTEU members also have access to the United Benefits’ new FEHBP comparison tool and educational videos. Additionally, there is a free United Benefits' webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 19, on selecting the right FEHBP plan. Register to attend at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. or 4 p.m., ET. Reserve your spot here.
NTEU Chapters Help Feed Members Impacted by Shutdown
Pictured top: Chapter 60 (IRS New Jersey) organized a lunch at a community restaurant providing free meals for furloughed federal employees. The chapter also gathered members for a shutdown mixer where furloughed federal employees received boxes of food and came together to provide support and share resources.
Pictured center and bottom: NTEU Chicago area chapter leaders and members from Chapters 10 (IRS), 237 (FNS), and 300 (OCC) along with AFGE leaders and members worked together to pack 200 meals for excepted federal employees who are working during the government shutdown but are not getting paid.
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