The National Active and Retired Federal Employees association holds officer elections every two years. The 2026-NARFE-Candidates for two national officer positions and ten regional vice presidents has been finalized. Members can read detailed candidate statements on the NARFE website.
Advocacy Alert for Associations
The ASAE has issued a Advocacy Alert for associations that membership dues and conference fees will be affected by proposed changes. Please take advantage of this opportunity to add input to proposed OMB changes in advance.
Feds on Film
In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, NARFE offers a look at how federal workers have been portrayed. Feds on Film may bring back memories, or may provoke irritation if the image portrayed just isn’t quite right…
Protect Civil Service – No Kings
The plan to strip more than 50,000 federal employees of critical competitive service protections jeopardizes the civil service that has protected our nation for decades. Join the chorus to honor America’s traditions and principles; protect democracy, practice non-partisanship, and protest peaceably.
1099-R Available From OPM
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) web address allows members to request their 1099-R tax form for 2025. As retirees of the Federal Government, we report annually the income received from our annuity checks. 2026 marks the first year that OPM will not automatically mail 1099’s to annuitants, but forms are available via email or mail.
NARFE Aids Accessing OPM Forms
A post from the WA Federation on “OPM Delivery Method for 1099-R Forms has Changed” includes links to PDF documents that give members information on how to Request Your 1099-R by Email or Request Your 1099-R by USPS. This information, initially posted in FEDHub, shows the value of NARFE membership…
Referendum Vote Ends February 24
NARFE Referendum Election ballots are available online until 2/24/26. Members can share opinions, offer recommendations, and discuss concerns in the 2025 NARFE Bylaw Proposal Community of FEDHub. VOTE!
Referendum to Extend Officer Terms
The NEB passed Motion #17-11-25 in closed sessions 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.