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NTEU, Lawmakers Commemorate Public Service Recognition Week 

Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is here, a time set aside each year during the first full week of May to show appreciation for the important contributions of government employees. This year’s celebration comes when federal workers are facing serious challenges to their missions and workplace rights.  

“Federal employees work every day with dedication and skill, despite the blatant attacks on their jobs, pay, benefits, and workplace rights,” said National President Doreen Greenwald. 

Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) led 60 members of Congress to introduce a bipartisanresolution commemorating PSRW. The bipartisan measure honors the dedication, professionalism, and patriotism of America’s public servants, affirms the essential role they play in serving communities across the country, and calls on Americans to recognize the men and women who carry out this work on their behalf at every level of government.

“I want to thank Representatives Hoyer and Fitzpatrick for leading the effort during Public Service Recognition Week to pay tribute to and thank federal workers for their service and commitment to improving the lives of all Americans,” Greenwald said.  

NTEU Endorses Bill to Shield Federal Employees During Shutdowns 

Last week, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Federal Worker Credit Protection Act, aimed at shielding federal employees from credit damage during government shutdowns. NTEU strongly endorses this bill, which comes on the heels of the record-breaking 76-day shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security. 

The Federal Worker Credit Protection Act would prohibit consumer credit reporting agencies from reporting adverse information on federal workers during a government shutdown and 30 days after. The bill would also allow federal workers to correct adverse information already on their credit reports due to a shutdown and provide a grace period with credit reporting agencies for workers unable to pay bills when not receiving income. 

We’ll keep you updated as this legislation moves through Congress.  

NTEU Member Benefit: Save on Auto and Home Insurance 

NTEU and Travelers Auto and Home Insurance Program have teamed up to offer exclusive member rates, customized coverage and many discounts designed to help you save on auto, home, condo, and renters’ insurance. 

If Travelers isn’t the right fit, you can get quotes from other national and regional carriers through InsuraMatch, a wholly owned agency of Travelers. 

Learn more here. 

NTEU Leaders in Kansas City Join May Day Rally

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Leaders from Chapters 66 (IRS Kansas City Service Center) and 294 (EPA Kansas City) joined hundreds of others at Washington Square Park in Kansas City, Missouri for International Workers Day on May 1 to rally in support of working people and their rights. 

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