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NARFE provides expert guidance on federal benefits issues directly affecting current and former federal employees, as well as tips and tools to help ensure a safe and secure retirement for the federal community. Webinars are free to NARFE members; you must log in to get member pricing.

OPM has said that it is mailing out the balance of the paper 2025 1099-R forms that federal retirees want or need to file their taxes, following complaints by many retirees and prodding from several members of Congress.

Anyone interested in running for NARFE National Office or submitting Bylaws and Rules Amendments should be aware that the deadlines are rapidly approaching.

Eligible NARFE members received voting credentials Monday in an email from “Election Services Co. for NARFE” (narfehelp@mg.electionservicescorp.com)

There is a website available to get all the information on the NARFE Referendum. Voting begins on Monday, January 26.

The NEB passed Motion #17-11-25 in closed session on December 18, 2025 to fund $40,000 for a special referendum to extend the terms of office for current and future national officers. Ballots will be emailed on January 26, 2026.

Training for new webmasters will begin in March 2026 – consider adding YOUR federation or chapter to the list!

NARFE files suit to preserve Merit-Based Civil Service, and files suit over the disclosure of sensitive records of millions of Americans to DOGE staff who have not been properly vetted or have the proper security clearances for access to such information.

NARFE National President William “Bill” Shackelford released a statement in response to President Trump’s executive orders related to the federal workforce. NARFE stands with you and the entire federal community.