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Report of National President Tony Reardon 2021 NTEU Official Convention Video: Organized to Win Janet Yellen, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury   Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., NIAID Director   Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

Our distinguished award winners will be revealed during the virtual convention. 

For self-only enrollments, the limit is raised from $3,850 in 2023 to $4,150 in 2024. For those with self-plus-one or family coverage, the contribution limit goes from $7,750 to $8,300. Participants 55 and older can continue to contribute an extra $1,000 to their HSAs. If you have a high-deductible health care plan, you are eligible for an HSA, allowing you ...

The four new locality pay areas proposed are Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA; Reno-Fernley, NV; Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY; and Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID. Locality pay rates for these four areas would be set by the president after they have been established by regulation as new locality pay areas.   The President’s Pay Agent in December ...

Republicans on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government passed their spending bill, which now moves to the full Appropriations Committee for further consideration. Here’s what’s in the bill: A provision that forces federal agencies to return to pre-pandemic telework and remote work policies. ...

That’s because federal employees will end up with 27 pay periods for the 2023 calendar year, rather than the usual 26. Since the leave year will end on January 13, 2024, most federal employees will accrue an additional 4, 6, or 8 hours of annual leave in the 2023 leave year based on each individual employee’s annual leave accrual rate, according to a memo ...

Last year alone, CFPB received more than 66,400 service member complaints, a 55 percent increase compared to 2021, and a 62 percent increase compared to 2020. Servicemembers submitted more than 1,100 payment app complaints, one of the fastest-growing complaint types submitted to the CFPB. There was also a sharp rise in identity theft that led to unauthorized ...

Among other harmful changes, the House Republican Study Committee calls for ending annual across-the-board pay raises; reducing the amount of paid leave; making it easier to fire federal employees; reducing or eliminating cost-of-living adjustments for FERS and CSRS retirees; and increasing employees' contributions to FEHBP. “The authors of this proposal ...

Washington D.C.  – Critical taxpayer services would be lost under fiscal year 2024 budget cuts approved today by a House subcommittee and opposed by the National Treasury Employees Union.  The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government passed a government spending bill today, over the objections of Democrats, that would ...

Are you interested in improving your workplace? Wondering how NTEU could help you? When you think of union members you might not think of yourself. But increasingly, union members are also lawyers, CPAs, bank examiners, IT experts, scientists, doctors and researchers. The fact is that the quality of your work life can be dramatically improved by union ...

Members recently voted overwhelmingly in favor and all chapters unanimously ratified the agreement, a significant milestone after years of contentious legal battles. Some of the new contract highlights include:    More options for alternative work schedules and flexible work schedules.    Expanded Child Care Subsidy Program eligibility – the total ...

Speight currently serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Civilian Personnel Policy. Previously, she spent eight years as a regional director at FLRA’s Atlanta office and, before that, with the FLRA’s Office of General Counsel. “Ms. Speight’s work experience is well-suited to filling the final vacancy at the three-member FLRA, an agency that ...

A resolution introduced yesterday congratulates NTEU on this milestone and recognizes the dedication and continued service of NTEU members. It was introduced by Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and cosponsored by Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Gerald Connolly (D-VA), Greg Landsman (D-OH) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC).  Sen. Tammy ...

Two of the cases feature NTEU’s successful work in getting employees at the National Park Service and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency the higher performance evaluations they deserved. In fact, NTEU leaders are now using the OCC case to help other employees experiencing issues with their performance evaluations. Read more stories of how NTEU has ...

The event was part of NTEU’s Legislative Conference, which allowed more than 100 union members to attend and pay tribute before the wall that bears the names of 23,229 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. National President Tony Reardon was joined by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and CBP Acting Commissioner Troy Miller in honoring ...

Here are the limits for next year: - The annual contribution limit will remain $19,500. -The contributions to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) stays at $6,000. -The catch-up contribution limit for those aged 50 and over remains at $6,500. What is changing for participants is that starting next year, employees will no longer need to make separate ...

Increasing Federal Pay Supporting an 8.7 percent average increase in 2024 Protecting and Enhancing Benefits Fighting for paid family leave Blocking efforts to reduce retirement benefits while increasing employee contributions Opposing shifting additional costs to FEHBP enrollees Ensuring Agency Funding Calling for adequate funding for our agencies Advocating ...

Here are some of the major changes included in the Office of Personnel Management’s public health emergency transition guidelines to FEHBP carriers: FEHBP plans must continue to cover laboratory and over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic tests, but may impose cost-sharing (including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance) and medical management ...

The Public Service Reform Act, reintroduced by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, would make career federal employees at-will employees who can be easily fired and strip them of their civil service protections. The bill would abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board, where federal employees can take their concerns about due process ...

Washington D.C.  – The National Treasury Employees Union today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to help protect American consumers from fraud by allowing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to remain open and rejecting claims that the agency’s funding structure is unconstitutional.  In a brief NTEU filed today at the Supreme Court, the union argued a lower ...

Last week, the House Financial Services Committee reported out a bill (H.R. 2798) that would make CFPB subject to appropriations. When CFPB was created, Congress directed that its funding come from the Federal Reserve to protect its independence. NTEU will strongly urge representatives to oppose H.R. 2798 if it comes before the full House for a vote. In ...

The fitness center was shut down at the start of the pandemic for safety reasons. But in the spring of 2021, as employees began returning to the office, it remained closed. Chapter 66 President Shannon Ellis began receiving questions and complaints from employees who wanted to use the fitness center. Although the agency ordered employees back to the office, ...

A representative from United Benefits was on hand for the chapter meeting to answer questions on benefits and retirement.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Payment Completion Fairness Act would eliminate the requirement that borrowers be employed in public service at the time of forgiveness. Currently, retired federal employees and those who left public service but made 120 qualifying payments and served for 10 years are not eligible for loan forgiveness. The bill was ...

Hitting the road this summer? NTEU members get discounts on rental car reservations from Avis and Budget and hotel accommodations when staying at a Choice Hotel. Before making any reservations, log into NTEU.org and visit the benefits page for exclusive links and discount codes.  While you’re in the Member Benefits section, check out other money-saving ...

Washington D.C.  – The federal government’s ability to provide essential taxpayer services would be dramatically weakened by legislation coming up for a House vote and opposed by the National Treasury Employees Union.     The so-called Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 would unnecessarily hamstring federal agencies with indiscriminate cuts to their budgets and ...

Chairman Joyce, Ranking Member Cuellar, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to provide this testimony. As President of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), I have the honor of leading a union that represents employees at 34 federal agencies, including over 700 instructors and support personnel at the Federal ...

Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, and distinguished members of the Committee, I would like to thank you for allowing me to provide comments on the IRS budget request for FY 2024. As President of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), I have the honor of representing over 150,000 federal workers in 34 agencies and departments, including the men and ...

To kick off the celebration, entrance fees will be waived for all national parks (including Yosemite) this Saturday, April 22. National Park Service parks, programs, and partners will host events and activities all week. Every year, NPS  hosts five entrance fee-free days in that provide free admittance to all national parks for everyone. The rest of the days ...

Washington D.C.  –  The dramatic increase in taxpayer assistance during the 2023 tax filing season clearly demonstrates that IRS employees, when provided additional support and resources, can improve the overall filing experience for American taxpayers.  The early data show that taxpayer service levels improved and more returns were processed on time, a ...

During the wide-ranging interview, Reardon explained why the IRS funding infusion is so important, NTEU’s growth over the decades and the power of collective bargaining. Listen to the full interview on Federal News Network here.

NTEU advocated for the influx of funding and supports the IRS multi-year plan designed to improve services to Americans to help them meet their tax obligations.  “The plan recognizes that as our nation grows and the tax system is increasingly complex the IRS requires appropriate funding, staffing and technology to meet its mission,” said National President ...

Chapter Presidents David Carrone (6, IRS Arkansas/Louisiana), Regina Parker (9, Cincinnati), Lorie McCann (10, IRS Chicago), Shannon Ellis (66, IRS Kansas City Service Center), and Beth Willwerth (68, IRS Andover Campus) are all featured.  The IRS began the 2023 tax-filing season hiring more employees to answer phone calls and reopening more offices around ...

Chairman Murphy, Ranking Member Britt and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to provide this testimony. As President of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), I have the honor of leading a union that represents over 29,000 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) CBP Officers, Agriculture ...

As technology becomes more sophisticated, so do schemes. The IRS warns taxpayers to watch for potential fake charitable organizations, false fuel tax credits, and unexpected emails and text messages about refunds or tax issues. Another top concern is phishing, where a taxpayer many receive links in an email or text message that appear to be from a trusted ...

The Administration has requested a 10 percent increase ($372 million above the FY23 enacted level) for the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).  The total FDA budget request is for $7.2 billion of which $3.93 billion would come from funds appropriated by Congress, $2.5 billion from medical products user fees, and $700 million from tobacco user fees.  NTEU ...

Every NTEU member can make a difference by getting involved in our grassroots program. When we band together and amplify each other’s voices, members of Congress take notice. Increasing Federal Pay Supporting an 8.7 percent average increase in 2024 Protecting and Enhancing Benefits Fighting for paid family leave Blocking efforts to reduce retirement benefits ...

The FDA is a staff-intensive organization with a turnover rate two times the government average and 70 percent of its workforce eligible for retirement. NTEU believes expanding employee initiatives like telework, student loan repayments, and childcare subsidies will help recruit and retain employees. The administration’s budget proposal includes easing the ...

Food & Drug Administration The Administration has requested a 10 percent increase ($372 million above the FY23 enacted level) for the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The total FDA budget request is for $7.2 billion of which $3.93 billion would come from funds appropriated by Congress, $2.5 billion from medical products user fees, and $700 million from ...

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The FEHB Program currently covers the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, but does not provide coverage for “assisted reproductive technologies (ART)” or other fertility-related procedures.  The letter states that FEHB carriers are required to provide coverage of artificial insemination, drugs associated with artificial insemination procedures and the ...

Washington D.C.  – After more than 33 years with the National Treasury Employees Union, National President Tony Reardon has announced his intention to retire at the end of his current term. Reardon was initially elected as National President in 2015 and re-elected in 2019. His current term ends on Aug. 10, 2023. Delegates to the union’s National Convention, ...

“The National Treasury Employees Union and the employees we represent around the country welcome the strong message from the White House that government services make valuable contributions to people’s lives and are worthy of continued investments,” said NTEU National President Tony Reardon.   For example, NTEU is pleased to see the recommendation that the IRS ...

As you know, the agency’s funding structure  has been challenged in court and the case is now before the U.S. Supreme Court. “Into this debate, I submit the voices of the professional accountants, auditors, examiners, and consumer finance experts who work at the CFPB and are represented by the National Treasury Employees Union. I am proud to share their ...

Washington D.C.  – More than 350 members of the National Treasury Employees Union are on Capitol Hill this week meeting with their senators and representatives about issues that are important to the federal workforce.  The union’s annual Legislative Conference opened this morning with speeches from NTEU National President Tony Reardon and Rep. Bennie Thompson ...

What makes FEEA scholarships unique is they are available only to federal employees, their spouses and dependent children. Apply by March 16 for scholarships of up to $7,500 for tuition and fees at any accredited college or university.   Each year, more than 200 students are awarded FEEA’s merit-based scholarships. Scholarship application and eligibility ...

In office after office, they brought frontline perspective to the pressing issues and asked for congressional support of federal employees. “Every conversation you have on the Hill will make a difference in the lives of your fellow union members,” National President Tony Reardon told attendees at NTEU’s Legislative Conference. “Your expertise and knowledge ...

During that transition, beneficiary information for some investors was not carried over from the old system into the new system.   While TSP has maintained all of your previously entered beneficiary information on file and it remains valid, it is recommended that TSP account holders log in and check their beneficiary status. If your account shows the ...

Thank you for completing the questionnaire. Your answers will be submitted to the court to support our motion for summary judgment.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact NTEU Assistant Counsel Kate Bailey at kathryn.bailey@nteu.org.

Washington D.C.  – Bipartisan legislation to keep the merit-based federal workforce from being politicized was introduced today and endorsed by the National Treasury Employees Union.  The Saving the Civil Service Act would prevent attempts to replace skilled, qualified career public servants with people chosen for their partisanship. The bill is sponsored by ...

The campaign runs from Feb. 13-17 and gives federal employees and government agencies the chance to send and receive appreciation and highlight public service. You can participate by sending a digital shout-out on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #GovLove and a personalized Valentine’s postcard. Learn more here. 

The Equal COLA Act, introduced by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), would ensure that retirees in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) both receive the same annual percentage cost of living (COLA) increase each year. Under existing law, the CSRS annual annuity increase is equal to the annual change in the third ...

Washington D.C. – Federal employees who experience a long-term medical crisis would have access to more paid leave under legislation introduced today in the House and Senate and endorsed by the National Treasury Employees Union. The Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act would provide up to 12 weeks of paid time off when a federal employee or ...