NFFE praises the introduction of the VA Correct Compensation Act (H.R. 6538), legislation that would allow federal unions to file grievances on behalf of Veterans Affairs healthcare professionals in the event of payroll errors and underpayments.

Today, NFFE praises the introduction of the Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act (S. 3221/ H.R. 6195). This legislation would permanently raise overtime pay caps for federal wildland firefighters.

Today, NFFE praises the U.S. House of Representatives for passing legislation that would extend current pay levels for federal wildland firefighters through 2024.

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs held a hearing to discuss accountability and transparency within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

NFFE praises the reintroduction of the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, legislation that would allow former seasonal and temporary federal employees the option to ‘buy-back’ retirement contributions to retire on time.

Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) urges the U.S. Senate to confirm President Biden’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Whitaker.

Today, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) applauds passage of the 45-day Continuing Resolution (CR) that advanced through Congress late last night.

The 50-person Commission released a 340-page report yesterday, which emphasized the need to increase both pay and staffing levels for the federal wildland firefighting workforce.

Today, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a press statement announcing a proposed rule to protect the career civil service from corruption and undue political influence. 

Today, NFFE applauds a bipartisan Senate bloc for sending a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, urging the Senate to pass S. 2272, the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act.