July 26, 2011
In the past several weeks, there has been a great deal of chatter and speculation regarding the government hitting the federal debt limit. More recently, the focus has turned to…
July 22, 2011
Faced with relentless attacks on federal employees in the media and Congress, NFFE members from around the country are taking a pro-active approach to changing the public’s perception of the…
July 20, 2011
In a world where information travels fast and misinformation travels faster, it is essential that Unions are making their message heard on the air, in print, and in the workplace.…
July 19, 2011
Monday, Republican Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma released a far-reaching budget proposal that seeks to cut $9 trillion dollars from federal programs over the next decade. To fund these massive…
July 18, 2011
Last week, the White House announced the launch of its third annual SAVE Award, a yearly competition that seeks cost-cutting ideas from federal employees. Since the SAVE Award was created…
July 15, 2011
NFFE National in Washington, D.C. has been working hard to bring you the latest news, tips, and tricks in organizing. Now, it’s time to hear from you! What’s working at…
July 14, 2011
NFFE National President William R. Dougan wrote a letter to the editor of prominent national newspaper Roll Call debunking a recent op-ed by Republican Congressman Dennis Ross of Florida. In…
July 8, 2011
As a Local officer or steward, you should be prepared to sign up a new member at any time. If you miss an opportunity to get a prospective member to…
July 7, 2011
“The federal retirement system we have today is secure. If you work hard for twenty, thirty, or forty years, you can earn enough to rely on. But it seems like…
July 5, 2011
In a political climate where Washington politicians are clamoring to cut federal pay, benefits, and retirement security, the hypocrisy that follows is truly something to behold. According to a CNN…