2006 Elections Have Big Implications for Feds

The 2006 elections are less than a month away.  On November 7th, one of the most critical mid-term elections in decades will take place, and hanging in the balance is the majority status in both houses of the United States Congress.  Of course, innumerable state and local government seats will be up for grabs as well.  For federal workers, the implications are huge.  Since the current administration took office in 2001, federal employees have had to endure the most hostile attacks the federal workforce has ever seen.  Issue after issue, the administration has tirelessly executed its extreme agenda that consists of wholesaling government work to contractors, stripping workers of their workplace rights, and reducing or eliminating federal pay increases.

Enjoying a majority status in both houses of Congress since 2003, the administration has been able to pursue their agenda unchecked by Congressional oversight.  In effect, Congress has acted as a rubber stamp, continually approving administration proposals with little regard for the harmful effects the policies will have on federal workers.

November 7th is our opportunity to throw the bums out of office.  We need to elect a majority in both houses of Congress that will recognize the value of federal civil service workers.  On November 7th, go out and do your part by getting to the polls and voting.  But don’t stop there.  Make sure your spouses, your children, your friends, your coworkers, and your neighbors get out and vote as well.  Federal workers need to be out in full force on Election Day.  Too much hangs in the balance for us not to make this election our top priority.

Please continue to look for our Remember in November column in the coming weeks so we can help you prepare to make an informed decision on Election Day.  For information on your elected officials’ voting records please contact NFFE National Headquarters at (202) 862-4400 or rerwin@nffe.org.