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April 4, 2011
For the past several months, talks of a government shutdown have grown louder and louder as members of Congress have battled it out over legislation to fund the government for…
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April 1, 2011
This year’s first edition of NFFE’s quarterly newsletter, the Federal Employee, is now available! What’s Inside: Federal Workers, Unions Defeat Republican’s Effort to Freeze Step Increases Divisive Legislation to Eliminate…
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April 1, 2011
Access to education is a key component in building a strong union. NFFE-IAM members have access to an array of classes and opportunities at the IAMAW’s William W. Winpisinger Education…
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March 29, 2011
For the past several months, talks of a government shutdown have grown louder and louder as members of Congress and the Administration have battled it out over legislation to fund…
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March 25, 2011
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire – and the success of American Labor in securing stronger occupational safety regulations – President Obama yesterday…
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March 24, 2011
NFFE’s award-winning website, www.nffe.org, is an invaluable resource for members and potential members alike. The website is not solely an organizing tool, but the recruitment assistance it can provide should…
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March 21, 2011
Last week, Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Tom Coburn (R-OK) introduced the Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act, S. 644, a bill to eliminate federal pensions for all new government hires…
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March 18, 2011
Locals throughout the National Federation of Federal Employees put a great deal of effort into increasing Local awareness and building membership in 2010. After a successful reception honoring 2009’s best…
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March 18, 2011
By a vote of 87-13, the Senate Thursday approved a shot-term spending measure that will fund the government for an additional three weeks. The bill will keep agencies operating through…
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March 10, 2011
Last night, Wisconsin’s 19 Republican State Senator’s revealed their true intentions by passing a bill with an 18 to 1 vote that would strip collective bargaining rights from public sector…