As we continue to focus our grassroots advocacy efforts through Twitter (now called “X”) this March, we spotlight the Saving the Civil Service Act
Biden Budget Includes Below-Market Pay Raise for Feds
The Biden Administration released its fiscal year 2025 budget proposal last week, including a 2% pay increase for federal civilian employees, below last year’s average increase in private-sector pay and the proposed pay raise for the military.
Federal Benefits Question of the Week: Military Buyback
Q. Is my time spent at the U.S. Military Academy creditable under FERS?
Congress Passes First Set of Government Funding Bills
Last week, Congress passed six of twelve full-year funding bills, avoiding a partial government shutdown and closing the book on – at least for now – on the strong of short-term funding measures that extended the previous year’s levels.
March Advocacy Focus: Rallying for Equal COLAs on Twitter (“X”)
This March, our grassroots advocacy efforts take a dynamic turn towards Twitter (now known as “X”), harnessing the platform’s influential power in today’s digital-first world.
Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, Lead Sponsors Request Committee Markup
Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), the lead sponsors of the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, have formally requested the House Ways and Means Committee to “mark-up” (a meeting to advance a bill) the legislation.
Federal Benefits Question of the Week: Military Buyback
Q. I am receiving military retirement and wondering whether I need to pay a military service credit deposit. How would it benefit me if I deposit to receive credit under FERS?
March Grassroots Educational Video: Discover the Power of Digital Advocacy
Understanding how to leverage platforms like Twitter and Facebook allows NARFE to more effectively bring attention to the issues that matter most to federal employees and retirees.
Closing the First Quarter with a Surge of Grassroots Advocacy
While social media advocacy might seem daunting, especially for newcomers, NARFE is here to simplify the process.
Government Shutdown Averted, Again
Congress passed another continuing resolution (CR), extending fiscal year 2023 funding levels further into March and preventing a partial government shutdown.