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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 ...

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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 ...