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This Page has been started to track the different information in support of Federal Employees during the Emerging Threats to the Federal Employees.\u00a0 <\/strong>Employees will be able to track the different issues here.<\/p>\n

NARFE continues to provide support related to the Emerging Threats to the Federal Employees at NARFE page<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Posted March 31, 2025<\/strong>
\nFederal employees are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten the integrity of the civil service. From efforts to politicize the federal workforce to unauthorized access to personal data, these threats are real\u2014and the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association is taking action to protect your career. Article from FEDWeek<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Office of Personnel Management is looking to expand the reasons federal employees can be found unfit for their jobs, while also heightening its own authority in deciding whether federal employees should be fired based on suitability standards. Article by Federal News Network.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Many fired probationary employees are still in limbo as they remain on administrative leave, awaiting further instructions from their agencies on returning to work. Article by Federal News Network.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Posted Mar 5, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The following was posted by Anthony Cardillo, Former Chief of the Dallas Field Officer, U.S. Officer of Special Counsel, Dallas, TX on FEDHub Open Forum this morning. Subject of the Post: Terminated and Removed Federal Employees<\/p>\n

If you were a probationary federal employee, and believe you have been wrongfully terminated, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC). Here is the link to the complaint form.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

If you were a career federal employee and believe you have been wrongfully removed from federal service, you may be able to file an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). Here is the link to how to file an appeal with the MSPB.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Posted Feb 25, 202<\/strong>5 \u2013 Article by the Government Executive dated<\/strong><\/a> February 24, 2025 by Eric Katz
\nSenior Correspondent \u2013 Oversight agency finds Trump\u2019s federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstated
\nThe findings could have sweeping impacts for the tens of thousands of recently dismissed workers.<\/p>\n

Posted Feb 24, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 NARFE Secures Critical Victory<\/strong><\/a> to Block Unauthorized Access to Personal Data of Federal Employees and Retirees.<\/p>\n

Posted Feb 22, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 What happens to my insurance when you leave the federal government?
\nMost of your benefits can be continued in retirement \u2014 if certain conditions are met. Article by Tammy Flanagan, Feb 20, 2025<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Posted Feb 20, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Many federal employees live paycheck to paycheck and have not had an opportunity to plan and prepare for a job loss. If this is you, the Chapter 0304 October 2024 Newsletter<\/strong><\/a> (posted on Federation Website Newsletter page\u00a0\u2013 Sign in to read), in preparation for a possible shutdown, included an article about foodbanks in areas where chapter members reside. It also included information on the United Way assistance.<\/p>\n

Posted Feb 15, 2025 \u2013 Retirement: How to navigate the current chaos amid \u201cdeferred resignation\u201d turmoil, federal workers are in uncharted territory. Here\u2019s a little guidance<\/strong><\/a>. By Tammy Flanagan, Retirement Counseling and Training.<\/p>\n

Posted Feb 12, 2025 \u2013 In response to President Donald Trump\u2019s latest executive order, \u201cImplementing the President\u2019s \u2018Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)\u2019 Workforce Optimization Initiative,\u201d NARFE National President William \u201cBill\u201d Shackelford issued the following statement<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Posted Feb 7, 2025 \u2013 NARFE<\/strong>, the\u00a0National Active and Retired Federal Employees<\/strong>\u00a0of the United States of America,\u00a0leads the fight against illegal assaults<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0on Civil Service protections. NARFE has a long tradition of defending the earned benefits of federal employees and annuitants, and now protects democracy itself. A lawsuit was filed today by\u00a0NARFE<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Government Accountability Project<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cchallenging the Trump Administration\u2019s attempt to dismantle\u00a0a cornerstone of American democracy<\/strong>: a federal civil service rooted in merit and integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upcoming Webinars on related subjects:<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

NARFE Webinars are available such as the following which are found at: Federal Benefit Institute<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n