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Washington D.C. – A pre-holiday government shutdown, which is possible starting Friday night, would be financially catastrophic for federal employees and their families and especially disruptive as our nation confronts ongoing public health and economic crises.  Funding for government agencies expires at midnight Dec. 18, giving Congress and the administration ...

The one-week continuing resolution expires at midnight Friday. Negotiators continue work on the massive spending bill that will provide federal agencies with their budgets for the remainder of fiscal year 2021, and could include language on a federal pay raise. NTEU is pushing for lawmakers to finish their work to avoid a government shutdown, provide a ...

In some years, presidents have given federal employees an extra vacation day or half-day on Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. The order notes that “certain offices and installations of their organizations, or parts thereof, must remain open and that certain employees must report for duty on December 24, 2020, for reasons of national security, defense, or other public ...

Despite some last-minute procedural hurdles, the CR ultimately passed hours before the midnight expiration of the current continuing resolution. The president is expected to sign the bill. This provides Congress with another week to settle on the final language for an omnibus bill that will provide full-year funding for federal agencies. Negotiations ...

Senators spent much of their day Thursday debating the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House approved that legislation on Tuesday of this week. Senate votes on the NDAA, which contains language allowing federal employees to carry over additional annual leave in 2021, also is expected this week. This is the legislation the White House is ...

For most employees, that means the maximum number of hours that can be carried over into 2021 increases to 300. This is important recognition that employees have been hard at work throughout the pandemic and should not have to sacrifice their earned leave. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill this week. President Trump has threatened to veto the ...

Funding runs out on Friday when the current continuing resolution expires. There is a chance Congress may pass a one-week extension to give lawmakers more time to finalize the large omnibus bill. At stake in the discussions are funding levels for federal agencies. No individual appropriations bills have been passed by Congress. The federal pay raise ...

The annual awards ceremony recognizes organizations and activists who have championed family-friendly workplace policies including paid leave. “I am proud to share this award with all of our members who persevered over 20 years and fought for this historic benefit,” said Reardon. “It’s hard to believe that NTEU first endorsed Rep. Maloney’s paid parental ...

Your gift will help federal employees dealing with pandemic-related issues, as well as those struggling financially due to natural disasters or other unforeseen events. FEEA also hosts an annual scholarship program and has handed out 11,000 merit-based scholarships to federal employees and their family members since 1986. Visit FEEA.org to learn more about ...

The chapter worked to collect donations and plan a socially-distant event to distribute them to federal employees in the community.  Chapter 193 set up outside the San Patricio Office Center Building, a federal building in Guaynabo, PR, where volunteers wore facemasks and face shields and sanitized the items with disinfectant wipes. The donation kits were ...

National President Tony Reardon will accept the award on behalf of the union during the virtual ceremony Thursday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. (ET). Join the celebration by registering to watch the ceremony at familyvaluesatwork.org. If you are unable to attend, we’ll share President Reardon’s acceptance speech after the event. 

What is TEPAC? TEPAC is the political arm of NTEU and is extremely important to our legislative program. TEPAC allows NTEU to support members of Congress who work to protect and defend the rights of federal employee and retirees. TEPAC also helps to defeat members of Congress who want to cut federal employee pay and benefits, and slash agency funding. How is ...

The bill from Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and others would bar agencies from implementing the president’s executive order removing basic workplace protections for certain career federal employees. This follows similar legislation introduced in the House last month by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA). Both bills would rescind the Schedule F executive order and prevent ...

Washington D.C. – Legislation to block the outgoing administration from politicizing the civil service was introduced in the Senate this week and endorsed by the National Treasury Employees Union.  The proposal from Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and others would bar agencies from spending money to implement President Trump’s executive order removing basic workplace ...

Washington D.C. – The National Treasury Employees Union today released its blueprint for how President-elect Joe Biden’s administration can repair the labor-management relationship and harness the full power of the federal workforce to tackle the nation’s most complex problems.  “A new administration is an opportunity to collaborate on restoring the executive ...

Washington D.C. – The National Treasury Employees Union today congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their historic victory, which will put true advocates for the merit-based civil service back in the White House and restore a culture of respect for federal employees across the country.  NTEU, which represents federal ...

This year’s open season runs through Dec. 14. The November issue of the NTEU Bulletin offers tips for making the most of your benefits, a look at what’s new in 2021, and answers to commonly-asked questions on choosing the best plan for you and your family. NTEU members once again have exclusive free access to the interactive Consumers’ Checkbook plan ...

In partnership with Tutor.com, FEEA is offering free online tutoring in most K-12 subjects for the children of federal employees who need extra help with distance learning. Federal employees can sign up for on-demand access to an experienced tutor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is currently no limit on the number of sessions per family. To ...

NTEU joined a coalition of more than 25 unions representing 300,000 federal employees in condemning the order. In a letter to congressional appropriators, the Federal Workers Alliance called for language in the upcoming funding bill to stop implementation of the EO.  Congress must act to pass another continuing resolution or fiscal year 2021 funding bills by ...

Washington D.C. – President Trump’s brazen attempt to undo 137 years of federal law shielding professional federal employees from partisan influence would be blocked by legislation introduced today and endorsed by the National Treasury Employees Union.  The Saving the Civil Service Act would rescind the president’s executive order removing civil service ...

Washington D.C. – The president’s latest executive order undermining the merit-based civil service is unlawful and an extreme effort to politicize the federal government, according to a lawsuit filed late Monday by the National Treasury Employees Union.      The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and names as defendants ...

Washington D.C. – Federal employees on average earned 23.1 percent less than their private sector counterparts this year, according to new calculations released by the Federal Salary Council. NTEU National President Tony Reardon, a member of the council, said the gap is a significant obstacle in the competition for skilled workers. “The pay gap is a ...

In typical years, the chapter has hosted its popular ‘Stress Buster’ events at restaurants, but how could they safely gather members during the pandemic? With a little creativity and some out-of-the-box thinking, they arrived at the perfect solution: a drive-in movie theater. The chapter rented an entire lot at the historic Ford-Wyoming Drive-In Theatre in ...

A zealous advocate, Greenberg was never afraid to stand up to management, share his opinion or let you know when he disagreed. His dedication to assisting employees was renowned and he often spent his time off working on cases. Greenberg knew the NTEU-IRS contract inside and out and enforced it every chance he got. NTEU and Chapter 53 will miss his extensive ...

For years, NTEU has worked to protect federal retiree COLAs from severe cuts and outright elimination. Most recently, we opposed the administration proposal to eliminate COLAs for FERS retirees, with a 0.5 percent reduction for those on the CSRS. The retiree COLA is unrelated to the pay raise for current federal employees which is set by the president ...

Washington D.C. – Federal employees and retirees on average will pay 4.9 percent more for health insurance next year, an unfortunate financial hit for workers and around the country whose take-home pay will be reduced by the higher premiums.  Retirees will also see their budgets stretched to absorb this increase in premiums during a time when health concerns ...

Speaking on the recently issued presidential executive order to eliminate programs educating federal employees about systemic racism, Reardon slammed the order and its potential impact. “At this moment, political appointees and senior managers are under orders to turn their agencies upside down in a frantic effort to review any training or professional ...

Washington D.C. – Federal employees could choose whether to participate in the president’s payroll tax deferral program under new legislation endorsed by the National Treasury Employees Union.   The Protecting Employees from Surprise Taxes Act by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) would require written consent from employees before any more of their payroll taxes ...

This week, the chapter provided hand sanitizers to all NTEU members working at the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and cargo area. “NTEU is concerned about the wellbeing of all CBP employees and how COVID-19 is affecting all employees,” wrote Chapter 177 President Ignacio Ros in an email to members. “Chapter 177 would like to thank all ...

He was a strong advocate for the employees he represented and was known for his kindness and sense of humor. Even as he took on the responsibility of speaking for EPA employees on workplace matters, he was also passionate about his work for the EPA. Chan specialized in drinking water issues and as an Enforcement Officer he helped bring multiple cases against ...

Summers along the California-Mexico border are blistering, and Aug. 4 was no different as temperatures reached 114 degrees. On this day, CBPOs Adriana Lopez-Zapien and Micheal Hedlund witnessed a fellow chapter member collapse onto the scorching asphalt in the mid-day sun and immediately sprang into action. The CBP Officers, and a National Guardsman who was ...

That’s because the 2020 SAMMIES (Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals) will be handed out at a virtual ceremony on Monday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m., EDT. The event will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of 27 public servants tackling some of America's most pressing challenges, including Federal Employee of the Year Dr. Anthony Fauci. It will be ...

Washington D.C. – Federal employees who have been teleworking since March would continue to work from home throughout the pandemic and agencies would be encouraged to expand telework to more employees under legislation that passed the House late Thursday. The telework provisions are part of the condensed version of the HEROES Act, which originally passed the ...

Washington D.C. – Federal employees who were unable to use their earned time off because of the pandemic will be able to save it for next year under legislation introduced today and endorsed by the National Treasury Employees Union.  The Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act -- sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and others, and in the House by ...

We strongly disagree with the administration’s order to cancel training that would allow a deeper understanding of each other and a recognition of the value of every employee. Too many voices have been ignored, if not silenced for too long. The U.S. civil service is a large, diverse workforce and those differences need to be understood, respected and welcomed, ...

It remains unclear if December will bring another CR or if Congress and the White House can reach an agreement on full-year funding. NTEU will continue to urge lawmakers to provide federal agencies with adequate full-year funding for the remainder of fiscal 2021.

Washington D.C. – Federal employees can have time away from work to welcome a child into their lives under a momentous new law that takes effect Thursday and propels the government into the ranks of more family-friendly workplaces.  “For the first time in history, federal workers won’t have to choose between their families and their paychecks when it comes to ...

Washington D.C. – The administration’s explanation of which federal employees would be affected by the payroll tax deferral was incomplete and misleading which caused many workers to learn this week they were unexpectedly subjected to the deferral.  Only after NTEU inquired about the discrepancy did the administration revise its instructions on how employees ...

Washington D.C. – The Office of Personnel Management should approve an emergency leave transfer program so federal employees can help their coworkers who are struggling during the pandemic, NTEU President Tony Reardon said.   Reardon initially asked OPM for the authorization in July but did not receive a response. Reardon sent a second request this week.   “As ...

Washington D.C. – Several sections of the president’s 2018 executive orders restricting federal employee unions violate labor-management law, according to a neutral arbitrator who agreed with NTEU in a case against the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.      This is believed to be the first time that portions of the executive orders have been found by an ...

Washington D.C. – The National Treasury Employees Union, which represents frontline employees at the Food and Drug Administration and other divisions at the Department of Health and Human Services, joined in a national campaign today urging the leaders of federal health agencies to rebuild trust by shielding government scientists guiding the national response ...

Chapter 32 (IRS Colorado) celebrated LRW by sending each member a gift card to a local supermarket with a postcard featuring members wearing their NTEU Chapter 32 masks. The chapter previously purchased and mailed 450 masks emblazoned with its logo and the words “Protected by NTEU Chapter 32” to its members. “As we celebrate Labor Recognition Week virtually ...

UPDATE Sept. 16: This morning, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee delayed action on John Gibbs' nomination. The National Treasury Employees Union, which represents 150,000 federal workers around the country, today announced its opposition to the nomination of John Gibbs to be director of the Office of Personnel Management. “Mr. ...

The campaign on Sept. 25 had a goal of registering 300,000 voters. Americans are realizing that midterms do matter, and if you’re a federal employee, they really matter. Every federal employee has a direct personal stake in these midterm elections—your paycheck, job security, retirement and healthcare are all decided by Congress. By being informed voters, we ...

With the many changes to voter registration laws, NTEU wants to make sure that all our members have the opportunity to vote. That is why, on National Voter Registration Day, we want to encourage you to register to vote today.  Register to vote and learn about your voter rights here. The 2020 Election will have a significant impact on your workplace rights. You ...

We previously covered political activities and teleworking here, now take a closer look at what political activities are allowed for most off-duty federal employees—including making political contributions—in the NTEU Bulletin. You can always get more information from your NTEU representative. Federal law and your NTEU contract guarantee your right to meet ...

NTEU wants to take a moment to celebrate you during this unprecedented Labor Recognition Week:

FSAs allow employees to set aside money from their paychecks before it is taxed to pay for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. Annual savings could reach into the thousands of dollars, depending on an employee’s tax bracket and the amount of money set aside. Whether your child is in a classroom or learning remotely, many childcare-related ...

Washington D.C. – With the launch of the new paid parental leave program for federal employees just weeks away, the National Treasury Employees Union is asking the administration to remove unnecessary barriers and restrictions to the new workplace benefit.  In comments to the Office of Personnel Management, the union outlined how proposed regulations would ...

According to Gallup, which has been tracking Americans’ perceptions on labor unions since the 1930s, approval of unions is at one of the highest rates in half a century. Public support for unions hit its lowest point of 48 percent in 2009 during the Great Recession. Gallup‘s research typically ties union approval ratings with the economy, however the ...

Washington D.C. – Nine members of Congress from the Washington region are asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to suspend its plans to reopen federal buildings and require teleworking employees to return before office conditions are safe.   “The Federal Government has a responsibility as a model employer to show American businesses how to safely reopen in ...

Washington D.C. – The administration owes federal employees an immediate explanation of how and when the White House’s temporary tax deferral will affect their pay, according to a letter NTEU National President Tony Reardon sent Wednesday to the Office of Management and Budget.   To date, information to federal employees about the payroll tax deferral, as ...

A Statement by NTEU National President Tony Reardon The roll out of the president’s payroll tax deferral for the federal workforce is chaotic and confusing. Right now, even the effective date is unknown which is especially unsettling for federal workers who deserve to know what is being done to their paychecks and when. But even worse, the administration has ...

In late August, chapter leaders and members surprised local firefighters, paramedics and rescue personnel with free lunch and handmade thank-you signs. The emergency personnel are members of Brownsville International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 970. Organized by Chapter 160 Safety Officer Oscar Garcia and Steward Danny Benavides, the chapter ...

The satisfaction rate is down 2 percent compared with the last survey from 2017. The timing of the new survey, which ran from March through May, may account for the slight decline as the stock market plunged during these early days of the pandemic. The survey also found that participants who contribute 5 percent or more of their wages—accounting for nearly ...