Emerging Threats to the Federal Community

This Post is to alert when recent information becomes available on the Emerging Threats to the Federal Employees and will contain information and resources on emerging threats. If looking for past posted information related to the subject it is found on a separate page Federal Employee Support and Information.

Posted April 17, 2025 – Federal employees who were recently fired from their jobs by the Trump administration have a new place to turn for pro-bono legal advice. A coalition of good government organizations and federal unions has launched an initiative called “Rise Up,” a network of thousands of lawyers who will offer free legal support to employees impacted by the Trump administration’s recent actions to overhaul the federal workforce. Article from Federal News Network with links to sign up for assistance.

Posted April 11, 2025 – The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is considering ways to cut federal benefits and save tens of billions of dollars over the years. Certified financial planner Thiago Glieger joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin with what he’s concerned about. Article from Federal News Network.

The following are found in the NARFE Take Actions that Federal Employees and Retirees need to send a letter to their legislators about.

1. Act Now: Protect Earned Federal Retirement and Health Benefits from Budget Cuts
2. Urge Congress to Stand Up for Public Servants, Rule of Law
3. Urge Your Representative to cosponsor the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 491/ S. 624!
4. Urge Your Representatives & Senators to Cosponsor the FAIR Act, H.R. 493/ S. 126!
5. Urge Your Representative & Senator to Cosponsor the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R 492/ S. 134!

NARFE continues to provide new information on Emerging Threats to the Federal Employees at NARFE page.