ACT NOW: Opposition to OPM’s Proposed Rule to Eliminate the Merit-Based Civil Service
The Office of Personnel Management issued a proposed rule to eliminate merit-based civil service protections for 50,000 or more federal employees by creating a new excepted service schedule, Schedule Policy/Career (P/C), formerly Schedule F. There is a short public comment period, ending May 23, 2025, and NARFE is urging all members to submit personal comments in opposition to the rule. A high volume of individualized comments will show the magnitude and breadth of opposition, and agencies are required to consider all comments in the process of finalizing the rule.
You can use NARFE’s sample template, available here. Download the file, fill in your own information and comments in the bold, bracketed sections, save the file under a personal name, and submit the comment online here.
Need some additional background?
- Understand the Stakes: Review this one-pager outlining the implications of the proposed rule.
- Craft a More Effective Comment: Use this step-by-step guide to write and personalize your comment from our partners with Protect Democracy. Personal stories and organizational expertise can make a powerful impact.
View the rule and submit your public comment here. The deadline is approaching—now is a key moment to build momentum.
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