June 5, 2015
Yesterday, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced that the federal government was victim to a massive cyber-attack in April that has resulted in the potential compromising of personal and…
June 2, 2015
For a printable, bulletin board-ready copy, click here. Yesterday, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) confirmed a proposal creating 13 new locality pay areas for federal employees – an effort…
June 1, 2015
At a time when the furloughs of 2013 are distant memory to most employees, NFFE is continuing the battle to ensure that effected employees receive justice on the job. Currently, numerous appeals…
May 8, 2015
Last October, the IAM won a representational election for over 1,000 mechanics working for service contractor URS at Red River Army Depot near Texarkana, TX. The campaign was a major success for…
May 5, 2015
On Sunday, President Obama issued a presidential proclamation officially recognizing May 3 through May 9, 2015 as Public Service Recognition Week. Since 2011, federal employees have been subjected to countless attacks on their…
April 30, 2015
Late last night, an amendment offered by Rep. Mark Takai (D-HI) was approved and added to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will restore per diem rates for Department of Defense…
April 30, 2015
NFFE got word today that an amendment to get rid of “official time” in the VA is going to be offered to the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R.…
April 24, 2015
Last month, over a thousand young workers, activists, and community partners gathered in Chicago, IL from to learn more about the Labor Movement, build young worker solidarity, and provide service…
April 21, 2015
Last week, a bill aimed at firing federal employees delinquent on his or her taxes failed to pass in the House of Representatives for the second year in a row.…
April 10, 2015
With the 2014 elections bringing a new wave of anti-worker candidates into office, the attacks on federal employees have been coming at a rapid clip in the 114th Congress. One…