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NTEU Calls for Vote on Protect America’s Workforce Act

Legislation to restore union rights for federal workers has received enough bipartisan support in the U.S. House to guarantee a floor vote.

The Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) would repeal President Trump’s executive order that stripped union rights away from frontline federal employees in multiple agencies, including many represented by NTEU.

Now that 218 members of the U.S. House have signed a discharge petition for the bill, the Speaker of the House must schedule a floor vote.

The bill has 223 bipartisan sponsors, indicating widespread support for federal employees maintaining their lawful right to organize, bargain collectively and stand together for better working conditions at their agencies.

NTEU also challenged the March 27 executive order in court, and we await a decision in that case.

Urge your member of Congress to vote for H.R. 2550 when it comes to the floor.

Reminder: Take the Public Service Viewpoint Survey

This year’s Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey may be canceled, but federal employees will still have a chance to make their voices heard about their workplace experiences.

As a reminder, NTEU is partnering with the Partnership for Public Service on the Public Viewpoint Survey. Take the survey on your personal time by Friday, Dec.19. It takes fewer than 10 minutes to complete, and responses are confidential. Findings will be shared only in aggregate.

For more information or to address any technical issues, read the FAQs or email psvs@ourpublicservice.org.

TSP Annual Contribution Limits Set to Increase in 2026

Federal employees will be able to add more money to their Thrift Savings Plan accounts next year under a change the IRS announced last week. Starting in 2026, the annual contribution limit will increase to $24,500, up from the current $23,500.

The catch-up contribution limit for 2026 will increase to $8,000, up from $7,500. This allows federal employees 50 and older to make an extra contribution to the TSP each year, for a total of $32,500, to further boost their retirement savings. If you are between 60 and 63 years old, the catch-up contribution is $11,250 as allowed under the SECURE 2.0 law passed in 2022.

Employee elections carry over each year unless they submit a new one, but contributions may be stopped, started or changed at any time.

Learn more about contributions to your TSP account.

ICYMI: Responding to NTEU Pressure, IRS to Issue Back Pay This Week

After quick action by NTEU, the IRS on Friday reversed course on an announcement that IRS employees would receive their shutdown back pay later than most federal employees.

Immediately after the IRS informed employees that they would not receive their whole back pay until as late as Dec. 8, NTEU held an emergency press conference. The administration initially provided a Nov. 19 timeline for back pay.

During the call, National President Doreen Greenwald told reporters that it’s unfair to force IRS employees to wait even longer to receive their first paycheck in more than six weeks.

Within an hour of NTEU’s press conference, the IRS told employees to now expect their paychecks on Nov. 19. Read about NTEU’s win in GovExec .

This Wednesday! Webinar on FEHB Open Season

United Benefits is hosting a special webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to help NTEU members navigate open season for the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program.

The webinar is offered at: 11 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm EST.

Click here to register.

Around NTEU: Chapters Deliver Shutdown Aid, Retirement Advice

Pictured top: Chapter 42 (IRS Montana) held a member luncheon and Q&A session with National President Doreen Greenwald earlier this month. The event was held at a restaurant in downtown Missoula, Montana, and over Zoom. United Benefits sponsored the lunch and also delivered an educational presentation on federal retirement issues.

Pictured center and bottom: Chapter 177 (CBP Atlanta) distributed $20 gas gift cards to members impacted by the recent government shutdown.

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