Blue background, gold border nffe eagle and cogs logo top center. Nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org in a gold oval at the bottom. Gold arrow at the bottom right pointing right. White text reads: What does the reorganization negotiation process look like?

Blue background, gold border nffe eagle and cogs logo top center. Nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org in a gold oval at the bottom. Gold arrow at the bottom right pointing right. White text reads: the union, as the recipient of the article 11 notices, has 28 days to reply.

Blue background, gold border nffe eagle and cogs logo top center. Nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org in a gold oval at the bottom. Gold arrow at the bottom right pointing right. White text reads: management provided us some initial proposals and information in the article 11 notices.

Blue background, gold border nffe eagle and cogs logo top center. Nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org in a gold oval at the bottom. Gold arrow at the bottom right pointing right. White text reads: we read over what management provided and started a list of questions and counter proposals.

We're in it for the long haul. Reach out to your local stewards with questions.
#ourworkmatters #bettertogether #nffestrong #unionsmatter

On a gras green field with a gold border. Update from the arbitration team: the return to office (rto) hearing was held March 6th. RTO includes remote work and telework articles in the master agreement. The parties have agreed to submit closing briefs on April 22nd. We anticipate knowing more in mid May. We were initially supposed to be starting this process in October, but the furlough delayed it.

Unfortunately, this isn't a process we can put a hurry up on.
#bettertogether #nffestrong #ourworkmatters

Blue field with a gold outline. White text reads "USDA released Reorganization plans for the for the US Forest Service. We are actively engaging in negotiations to the benefit of our bargianing unit employees and the Agency." The nffe eagle and cogs logo is at the top of the slide. The web addresses nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org are at the bottom

Our negotiation team is coming together nicely.

Please keep records of all notifications and letters etc you recieve. It's better to have records and not need them than the other way around.

#bettertogether #ourworkmatters #nffestrong

NFFE logo Let's Talk Retirement There are three times in your career when you should take retirement training: 1) When you are a new hire or early career so that you can set yourself up to be able to retire. 2) Mid-career to make sure you' re still on the right path 3) Late-career so you have a smooth departure into the next adventure Remember to contribute 5% to your traditional or ROTH accounts per payperiod to recieve the full agency match. If you hit $24,500 before pp24 (December 12, 2026) and you're not eligible for catch up or choose to not participate in catch-up- you don't get agency match for the rest of the year Life happens and sometimes we need to make catchup payments to our TSP accounts. An arrow to the right wwww.NFFE.org www.NFFE-FSC.org

NFFE logo Let's Talk Retirement In an all employee email dated 2/19/2026 hrm announced the 2026 TSP limits and Catch-Up Law. (The new catch-up law only applies if you made more than 150k in tax year 2025- please see the email for details) Standard Limit The standard elective deferral limit increased to $24,500. The agency match is in addition to this. Catch-Up Limits Ages 50+ you can contribute an additional $8,000 for a total of $32,500. Ages 60-63 you can contribute an additional $11,250 for a total of $35,750. Age 64+ the limit returns to the regular catch-up amount. Your election carries over each year unless you change it. www.NFFE.org www.NFFE-FSC.org

We know it can be rough setting aside retirement, especially at a lower graded point in your career, but there's #FreeMoney involved, so we strongly recommend atleast making the min 5% contribution to maximize your match.

Future you, will thank current you.
#retirement #bettertogether #nffestrong

Yeah we do! #bettertogether #unionsmatter #nffestrong

NFFE USDA making Facilities announcement February 25 1:10pm ET U.S.Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Deputy Secretary Stephen A. Vaden, joined by General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Edward C. Forst will give an announcement regarding U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) facilities. Once released, any proposed "reorg" plans are subject to Union negotiations, as required by the Master Agreement. They also have to be presented to congressional appropriations committees. Congress has 30 days to give USDA feedback on the proposal. USDA is streaming the announcement here: https://www.youtube.com/live/crMKJ2wyRAQ?si=MEX2yZYAOWAJYtVR Link in post € www.NFFE.org&@www.NFFE-FSC.org

We're learning the contents of the proposal with the rest of our colleagues. #unionsmatter #bettertogether #nffestrong www.youtube.com/live/crMKJ2w...

Round fsc HOLD THe Line logo with clenched upraised fist in the middle. From the Desk of Genny Kotyk Forest Service Council President (acting) I want to thank everyone that was able to make it to W3 in the last couple months and especially to our training committee and instructors who put so much effort into refreshing the content and holding these meaningful trainings. Also a shout out to our council and committee chair members that took time away from their families to really put in some effort planning ahead for the next two years of our work. Hopefully, everyone traveled home safely. And lastly, I want us all to remember what we made it through this time last year: The Valentine's Day massacre. We came together stronger than we ever have with many of our union leaders really stepping up and putting a lot of time and effort into saving thousands of employees' jobs. Many of whom got reinstated because of the work of some of our newest union leaders. That's what unions are all about; recognizing what we can do collectively for each other and pitching in. I hope you enjoyed the double holiday weekend and come back ready to continue to hold the line. Her signature in white with grey. A photo of a blond longhaired female presenting person. @www.NFFE-FSC.org

Fsc intermediate steward training, with instructor cadre and Forest Service Council members. Reads the caption. There a gaggle of folks on stairs in front of a brick building. There's an assortment of men and women with varying hair lengths and ethnicities. The variety of beards&facial hair is impressive.

Your forest service council members who were able to attend reads the caption. A gaggle of folks are standing infront of a partially frozen harbor. There is asailboat mast poking up about a third of the way across the photo from the right. One person has taken a knee. Two folks are photo shopped in due to being mia during the original photo session. There are leafless trees in the background with some interspersed pines.

It's been a busy couple of months, trainingwise, but we wouldn't have it any other way!

We're working on photos from the other classes, if you have them, please slide them into our dms @iamw3center

#bettertogether #nffestrong #unionsmatter

NFFE eagle and cog logo on a blue field with a gold frame around the card. In white text: Heading to the field this winter? Remember that needing tO travel througn rockfall and avalanche terrain qualifies for Hazard Pay- don't short yourself when you do your paycheck. An inset screen shot of the master plan: e. Other Hazardous Duties In accordance with 5 CFR 550.904(a), General Schedule employees will receive hazardous duty pay for other specified hazardous duties, including such things as: 1. Traveling Under Hazardous Conditions - When travel over secondary or unimproved roads to isolated mountain top installations is required at night, or under adverse weather conditions (such as snow, rain, or fog) which limits visibility to less than 30 meters (100 feet), when there is the danger of rock, mud, or snow slides. 2. Work in Rough and Remote Terrain - Working on cliffs, narrow ledges, or near-vertical mountainous slopes where a loss of footing would result in serious injury or death, or when working in areas where there is the danger of rockfalls or avalanches. Caption in white text: Article 28 section 6e2 Normal white text again: If you've been denied hazard pay for qualifying work, you may be eligible for backpay and interest. http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

Keep notes, go back through your photo reel- the return on investment is worth it.

#yourworkmatters #bettertogether #unionsmatter #nffestrong #hazardpay

A class of studious adults are looking at the presenter. The camera person is in the back of the room looking in.

Today marks day one of intermediate Steward Training. Thirty of our coworkers, from across the country, are at William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center for a week of training strengthening their skills and adding to their toolboxes.

#bettertogether #nffestrong #unionsmatter

Our membership is incredibly talented. Take for example this #protestsong written by Eric Antrim of local 251. #nowisthetime #bettertogether #nffestrong #unionsmatter #holdtheline

Bolded: If there is a partial shutdown saturday 1/31/26, we will NOT be impacted. Regular font: on January 23, our funding bill was signed into law. Forest Service is funded via the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. Nffe.org & nffe-fsc.org

Budget direction should start coming out from the wo shortly. This is the same bill that funded our DOI siblings. #ourworkmatters #bettertogether #nffestrong

NFFE National Federation Of Federal Employees logo. NFFE Local 1919 Meet Up Hosted by NFFE National Organizing Director, Andy Vanderheuel Come meet your NFFE National Organizing Director! Andy Vanderheuel, a former USDA Forest Service employee and former President of the NFFE Forest Service Council, will spend an evening in Washington DC meeting members and non- members to discuss: • Getting to know your Union • Union updates • Member benefits • Why and how to join Local 1919 WHEN: thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5pm WHERE: NFFE Headquarters, Game Room 1225 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 2005 (Near the Metro Center Station) PLEASE, RSVP to Andy by Tues, January 20th: Via either... avanderheuel@nffe.org or 202-880-0905 Blue info block at the bottom of the poster- NFFE is a national union representing 110,000 federal workers at nearly 40 departments and agencies government-wide. Our mission is to defend the rights of federal employees in the workplace, in the media, and in Washington, D.C. If you or a friend is interested in joining NFFE Local 1919, please visit www.nffe1919.com for more information.

Are you a #forestservice employee in the #dmv area? Local 1919 is hosting an inperson camaraderie and information session next week. Please rsvp by january 20th. #yourworkmatters #bettertogether #unionsmatter #nffestrong

Nffe logo top center on a blue background watermarked with the logo. Two Big Wins for local 5300 representing our Law Enforcement Officers 1) FS LEOs will be receiving the 3.8% raise in pp 1. Local 5300 took quick action working with management, partners and lobbying to ensure our LEOs were included in the National LEO cost of living increase after they were initially left off the authorization. 2) Journeyman 1801 and 1811 positions are receiving an extra grade on their career ladders. NFFE has long held that the GL 1801 and 1811 Position Discriptions (PDs) did not reflect the complexity of our work. The local, alongside management, worked tirelessly to ensure that PDs were updated and captured the work being done. The transition to the new PDs will become effective starting in pp2. Those with time in grade will be promoted in the same timeframe. Roni Fein, CVP and local 5300 were specifically complimented for their work getting these initiates across the finish line by Law Enforcement and Investigations Director Tracy Perry http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

Huge win! #ourworkmatters #unionsmatter #bettertogether #unionstrong #nffestrong

With 95% voting in favor of organizing the Humboldt-Toiyabe non-pros will be joining us in 5 days once the agency has had a chance to review the results. #bettertogether #nffestrong #welcome

On the left a stack of three artsy pumpkins on the right the words "happy thanksgiving! We are thankful for our members, stewards and officers who show-up for each other and the public no matter what" At the bottom are the web links nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org

Happy thanksgiving from all of us to all of you!
#yourworkmatters #bettertogether #unionstrong #nffestrong

Just like with nepa original comments get better traction than copy paste. But if you only have energy for 5calls or action network that's better than no comment and is a good starting place. #bettertogether #nffestrong

#utpol #ourworkmatters #saveourservices #holdtheline #unionsmatter #nffestrong

Black shutters with yellow text "longest shutdown in history" The nffe eagle and cogs logo is at the bottom.

Not sure about all yall but we're tired of being shut out by Congress. There's work to get done.

#ourworkmatters #saveourservices #holdtheline #nffestrong #UnionsMatter

If you and your colleagues received a follow-up furlough notice that omits the wording about getting repaid after the shutdown ends, employees may want to respond back with some version of the following: “Acknowledged receipt of furlough notice dated 31OCT2025. I understand that I am being placed in a furlough status due to the lapse in appropriations. However, I note that this notice omits the standard statement regarding retroactive pay under 31 U.S.C. § 1341(c) and the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019, which provides that both furloughed and excepted employees are entitled to receive back pay at their standard rate after the lapse ends. My acknowledgment of this notice does not waive any rights or entitlements under applicable law.”

We've had some questions about the omission of the furlough pay provisions in the recent shutdown notices. Here's language you can include w/signature acknowledging the new notice that ensures you aren't waiving your rights.

#yourworkmatters #bettertogether #holdtheline #nffestrong #UnionsMatter

On a blue field. Yellow and white bold text. Updated! Furlough survival resources https://www.nffe-fsc.org/shutdown/ At the bottom is a yellow ochre pill shaped box with www.NFFE.org and www.nffe-fsc.org

Reposting. Https://www.nffe-fsc.org/shutdown
#bettertogether #holdtheline #nffestrong

NFFE-FSC: Shutdown News We are the Forest Service Council of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-FSC). We are more than 20,000 Forest Service employees stationed all across the country in 133 different organiz...

You know that vital list of furlough resources being posted? Yeah, it's from 2019. We went through and updated it! Find it and more here: www.nffe-fsc.org/shutdown/ #bettertogether #unionstrong #nffestrong

We met with the agency National Leadership Council (NLC) . NLC is moving all employees out of excepted (work with no funding) to exempt (paid with non appropriated funds) . All exempt employees will be paid with carryover funding nationally for now. That funding should last 1-2pay periods . Once spent funding will depend on units' available funds such as: JobCorp is funded through DOL for the next year, Perms and Trust, Cost Recovery, GAOA, IIJA, IRA, and Disaster funds. http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

We met with the agency National Leadership Council (NLC) . NLC is still deciding how to handle Rx Burning nationally. The OMB guidance says the agency "may" RxBurn,so NLC is trying to develop the sideboards of when we can RxBurn. .We asked if they knew anything about potential RIFs or terminations. As news headlines were saying, NLC was originally expecting to see RIF notices come out simultaneous with furlough notices. Since that did not happen there is no telling if we will see them moving forward in ouragency or not. http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

Wemet with the agency National Leadership Council (NLC) . We told them NFFE FSC notices and are thankful for their efforts to ensure as many employees as possible are in exempt/paid status. . We informed them about the safety issues the banners on our websites seem to be creating for some of our frontline staff. We encouraged the NLC to inform the agency of this risk, and at minimum recommend that employees be aware of potential disgruntled public at admin sites and to work in pairs/groups especially with employees who are helping maintain developed rec sites when they do not normally do so as part of their job. http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

#yourworkmatters #bettertogether #nffestrong

A corn blue background with light nffe logos repeating across it at a ~40degree angle. The same logo is fully saturated at the top center with normal orientation. In bold white text: We Defeated Anti-Federal Worker Policies in Trump's Billionaire Giveaway Bill (Text between *s is a cheerful lemon cake yellow for emphasis.) *National Federation ot Federal Employees* (NFFE-IAM) with the help of our labor allies and *YOU*, our union members, across the country, *stripped the bill of several Provisions targeting the civil service* before the final legislation was sent to the President's desk! http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

A corn blue background with light nffe logos repeating across it at a ~40degree angle. The same logo is fully saturated at the top center with normal orientation. (Text between *s is a cheerful lemon cake yellow for emphasis.) White text unless marked: Proposals *WE DEFEATED*: Eliminating the FERS annuity for federal mplovees who retire before they're elligible for Social Security including tor nanditory age retirement positions) http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

A corn blue background with light nffe logos repeating across it at a ~40degree angle. The same logo is fully saturated at the top center with normal orientation. (Text between *s is a cheerful lemon cake yellow for emphasis.) White text unless marked: Proposals *WE DEFEATED*: New federal hires being required to contribute 9.4% of basic pay to FERS And be at-will employees, or 14.4% to keep Civil service protections, with an additional 5% to have unIon dues deducted from pay. http://www.NFFE.org https://www.nffe-fsc.org

A corn blue background with light nffe logos repeating across it at a ~40degree angle. The same logo is fully saturated at the top center with normal orientation. (Text between *s is a cheerful lemon cake yellow for emphasis.) White text unless marked: Proposals *WE DEFEATED*: Forcing new federal hires to accept reduced pay unless they agree to become at-will political employees under the Trump Schedule P/C scheme. http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

Thanks to all of your calls and emails to representatives, with our allies and fellow labor unions efforts, major changes to our employment terms were averted.

We remain watchful that none of these bad proposals pop up in future bills.

#bettertogether #unionstrong #UnionsMatter #nffestrong

NFFE-FSC: Resources We are the Forest Service Council of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-FSC). We are more than 20,000 Forest Service employees stationed all across the country in 133 different organiz...

June is PTSD awareness month. Don't forget to take care of you, so you can care for your loved ones. Help is available 988 (call or text) or union members can call our EAP at 301-335-0735

#bettertogether #youmatter #nffestrong
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Share Your Story | The House Committee on Natural Resources House Committee on Natural Resources - Democrats

The House Natural Resources Committee is looking to hear from us on the ground and the impacts of the changes and how they've been rolled out. #bettertogether #nffestrong #holdtheline #unionsMatter democrats-naturalresources.house.gov/share-your-s...

Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” is Harmful to Working Americans — Tell the Senate to Reject It. | National Federation of Federal Employees It is critical that you contact your Senate representatives to urge them to reject cuts to federal employee retirement and the dismantling of civil service merit protections.

The big beautiful bill? More like the big dumpster fire of a bill! Our retirement and benefits are under attack (inluding fire & leo retirement). This is not a drill! Tell the senate to reject the bill. nffe.org/nffe_news/tr... #yourworkmatters #bettertogether #holdtheline #nffestrong

#bettertogether #holdtheline #nffestrong #yourworkmatters

HOLD THE LINE Nffe-fsc coin logo with a raised first and red, white & blue motif A gentleman of color, with a short couple day beard and combed hair is holding up a black garbage bag which is labeled in yellow "politics." The guy is making an "ew gross face and is holding his fee hand up in a stop/ keep it away position towards the bag. Below the photo is the text: Hear us out: Advocating to your elected officials is part of the process of helping them understand the impacts of their votes and how they can do better by you. NFFE-FSC can find folks to write and introduce bills but, It takes you and us, the voters on the ground, to help our elected officials understand it's an issue in our states and districts, and not just an over there issue. The more of your friends and families who are willing to be public allies, the louder the roar (Think the sound of a small waterfall vs a large one). https://nffe.org/advocacy/ (there are two small christmas tree airfreshners next to the link)

Together, we have more power and a louder voice for the changes we want. #bettertogether #nffestrong #unionsmatter #holdtheline

Internal NFFE News May 23, 2025 Late Thursday night, the U.S. District Court for Northern California issued an injunction that halts the Trump Administration from implementing large-scale reductions in force (RIFs) at most federal agencies. The order extends and replaces the court’s original temporary restraining order that expired yesterday. The court found the plaintiffs, which include multiple federal sector unions, local governments, and nonprofits, are likely to succeed based on the merits of their claims challenging Executive Order 14210 and the Trump Administration’s RIF directives. The court argued the RIF plans were ordered by the White House, not independently directed by agencies, thus violating the separation of powers. As a result of the court opinion, the Trump Administration is indefinitely barred from implementing large-scale RIFs and agency reorganizations during ongoing litigation of the case. The court also found the plaintiffs had legal standing to bring forth the case based on job loss, diversion of resources, and disrupted public services. The order applies to the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Treasury, Transportation and Veterans Affairs, in addition to OMB, OPM, DOGE, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, the Environmental Protection Agency, the General Services Administration, the National Labor Relations Board, the National Science Foundation, the Small Business Administration and the Social Security Administration. “This is yet another favorable decision for labor unions challenging the Trump Administration’s careless attacks on federal workers and our public services,” said NFFE National President Randy Erwin. “The President directing mass layoffs is dangerous and unlawful, and the courts agree. NFFE and our allies are confident the rule of law will prevail, and these reckless actions by the President will continue to be shut down.”

One less thing to worry about this weekend- U.S. District Court Issues Injunction Halting Implementation of Large-Scale RIFs nffe.org/nffe_news/u-... #bettertogether #unionstrong #nffestrong #unionsmatter #yourworkmatters

Red banner over a capitol building photo reads: NFFE LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT with a red ACT NOW button. The text reads: Recently, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee advanced a series of deeply harmful proposals targeting federal and postal employees. Passed on a party-line vote (except for Rep. Mike Turner (R-0H-10), these measures would force public servants to foot she bill for tax breaks for billionaires and corporations. If included in the upcoming budget reconciliation package, these proposals would: • Raise FERS retirement contributions to 4.4% for all federal and postal employees. .E Eliminate the FERS supplement for retirees under age 62. • Cut retirement benefits by shifting annuity calculations from the high-3 to the high-5years.

Force new hires to choose between being At-will or paying a 9.4% FERS rate-a 5% Pay cut for job protections (which is illegal). Charge a $350 fee to access the Merit Systems Protection Board. These proposals are reckless, unfair, and punitive. Take action now: Write your Members of Congress and tell them to oppose any Legislation that includes these anti-worker provisions. Federal workers and the wellness of the country should not be used as a piggy bank to fund tax giveaways for the wealthy.

The blue landing page on action network where the headline reads "Tell Congress Hands Off Federal Employees' Retirement and Merit Protections" There is a bargraph indicating 2759 letters have been sent so far. The current goal is set to 3200 letters. The challenge "take action" is issued at the bottom.

Your retirement and job protections as a federal employee are under attack. You have the power to call&write your representatives and tell them hands off, together we have the power to fight this! #yourworkmatters #nffestrong actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...