NFFE celebrates 93 years of fighting
for the rights of federal workers this
month. To honor the
occasion, NFFE cut a brief video
highlighting some of the union's greatest
triumphs.
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National Federation of Federal Employees: A Century of ProgressRatifying its constitution on September 17, 1917, the National Federation of Federal Employees is the oldest union representing exclusively non-postal federal employees. For nearly a century, NFFE has played a significant role in nearly every important federal workforce policy. In honor of its 93rd birthday this month, NFFE put together this brief video highlighting some of its greatest accomplishments throughout its rich history. : : MORE
News Articles
Congratulations to Bryanna Gordon and Rachel McFalls on Winning Richard N. Brown Memorial Scholarships!
Today, NFFE would like to congratulate Bryanna Gordon of Hamilton, MT and Rachel McFalls of Brandon, MS on winning the first annual Richard N. Memorial Scholarships. Each was awarded with $1,000 toward furthering their collegiate education this school year.
News Item · National Federation of Federal Employees · Aug 27, 2010
IAM Announces Latest Communicator Class at the Winpisinger Center; Ask About it Today!
The IAM this week officially announced that the next Local Communicator Class will be held December 12-17, at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center at Placid Harbor in Hollywood, Maryland. Offered by the IAM Communications Department, this basic course is geared at Local Communicators who are not currently publishing newsletters or websites.
News Item · National Federation of Federal Employees · Aug 25, 2010
NFFE Local 589 Members Call for Change at Jackson VA Medical Center
After years of frustration with understaffing, mismanagement, and a hostile work environment, NFFE Local 589 physicians are calling for change at the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery VA Medical Center. In recent months, Local officials have joined together with other unions at the facility to fight back against a management culture that has diminished employee morale and deprived physicians of the tools they need to care for our nation’s veterans.
News Item · National Federation of Federal Employees · Aug 24, 2010
Press Releases
Passport Agency’s Fraud Detection Abilities Improve, Yet Still Fall Short
From March to June, 2010, the GAO performed a test of the Passport Agency’s fraud-detecting abilities. Although Passport Services performed better than a previous test (when 0 out of 4 applications were detected), the agency still approved most of the fraudulent applications that GAO attempted.
Press Release · Jul 29, 2010
President Dougan Challenges Agency Abuse of Temporary Hiring Authority in Hill Testimony
This afternoon, William R. Dougan, National President of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), a national union representing 110,000 federal workers government wide, called for an end to abusive hiring practices in the U.S. Forest Service that leave long-term temporary employees without benefits or competitive standing.
Press Release · Jun 30, 2010
News Feeds
TSP has poor showing in August
All but two of the plan's funds fell last month.
News Item · Govexec · Sep 2, 2010
NRC again tops list of best places to work in government
Survey responses indicate that overall, feds are growing more satisfied with their jobs and managers.
News Item · Govexec · Sep 1, 2010
Postal Service looks for ways to reduce labor costs
Agency will ask unions for changes in employee scheduling, wages and benefits, official says.
News Item · Govexec · Sep 1, 2010
From Nextgov.com: Researchers slam lawmakers' websites as failing constituents
Poor design, lack of interaction and a paucity of pertinent information keep elected officials from enriching democracy, a report concludes.
News Item · Govexec · Sep 1, 2010
Improper time-and-materials contracts prove costly
IG raps Army for lack of competition, weak oversight for war zone work.
News Item · Govexec · Sep 1, 2010