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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 1d

#yourworkmatters #bettertogether #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

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 2d

Reach out with questions.

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 5d

osc.gov/Services/Pag...

How to File a Hatch Act Complaint

osc.gov

NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 5d

You had a point, it could have been an email.

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 5d

Don't forget to preregister and join this call tonight!

Federal Workers United @fedworkersunited.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans & the Trump administration forced a shutdown, choosing billionaire handouts over critical public services. But federal workers are standing strong & fighting for our communities. Join FUN & see what's next - Now is the time to fight! Register: actionnetwork.org/events/feder...

Federal Worker Showdown: Now is the time to Fight!

The government is shutting down because our strongman president can't muster the votes in Congress to pass his budget. But this is much more than a fight between branches of government or political pa...

actionnetwork.org

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 5d

Our members and colleagues do not have control of the fs or any agency website or what banners are posted. Those banners that are posted are putting us in physical danger, especially those of us who are required to continue working during this situation. #holdtheline #bettertogether #unionstrong

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The Onion @theonion.com · 6d

U.S. Forest Service Kills Off Smokey Bear To Get People Serious About Fire Safety

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 7d

Well, this will be an adventure. Hopefully, we have enough snacks. #furlough2025 #ourworkmatters #saveourservices #bettertogether

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 7d

Funding lapses at 12:01 eastern if Congress doesn't act. #ourworkmatters #yourworkmatters #unionstrong nffe-fsc.org/shutdown

Things to consider:
1) file an interim travel voucher if you are on a fire during this.

2) turn in leave requests for use or lose so they can be officially
denied, this allows the leave to be reinstated if you don't get
to use it.

3) update your timesheet(s).

3) stay within a 24hr call back range unless you have pre-
approved leave. Given flight times, this doesn't limit your
cheap beach options much.

http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

What we have on good authority:
1) Folks working on priorities eg timber, minerals, and fire are
going to be "essential*."

2) RX burns are canceled

3) Depending on the nepa project, appeal/objection review teams will be "essential"

*Essential (Syn exempted) means working but not getting paid until a budget
is passed. Plan accordingly for commuting and daycare costs!

We got the 2019 Government Employee Fair Treatment Act passed.
NFFE fought hard to pass the 2019 Government Employee Fair Treatment
Act. This ensures that all furloughed employees will receive their backpay
retroactively upon the government reopening. No more hoping Congress
would vote to backpay us!

http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 7d

*comes. My use or lose for an edit button.

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 7d

That letter from the secretary confess to mind.

NPR @npr.org · 7d

Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.

Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown

Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.

n.pr

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Brad Johnson @climatebrad.hillheat.com · 9d

Federal Unionists Network letter: "refuse to support any budget that does not rightfully return the power of the purse to Congress and ensure any and all appropriated funds are spent on our critical public services"
#nokings

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 9d

All: opm updated their shutdown guidance yesterday (9/28) www.opm.gov/policy-data-...

Furlough Guidance

Welcome to opm.gov

www.opm.gov

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 10d

Do our best until they tell us we can't. #ourworkmatters #saveourservices #bettertogether #unionstrong #holdtheline

AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 11d

“I’ll get up and come to work and do my best for America, until they tell me I can’t.”

Federal workers make America run—they’re not pawns for political games.

The Trump admin must avoid a government shutdown. Workers’ livelihoods are on the line.

‘I’m absolutely terrified’: Federal workers brace for potential government shutdown, mass layoffs | CNN Politics

Federal employees from agencies across the US government say they’re “terrified,” “disoriented” and filled with anxiety as they brace for a possible shutdown that the Trump White House has threatened ...

www.cnn.com

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 15d

With Rosh Hashanah beginning at sundown, America’s unions wish our Jewish union siblings a good and sweet new year. Shana Tova!

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 19d

b. Employees should consider stating that their opinions are their own and do not reflect the views of the agency.
c. Employees should avoid sharing any non-public information they possess as a result of their official positions.

Read more about the issue here: labornotes.org/2025/09/how-...

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 19d

4. Tips To Avoid Violation of These Rules on Social Media:
a. Employees should carefully consider whether to affiliate themselves with the agency on social media, including through pictures or their profiles.

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 19d

www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/...

www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/...

www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency...

www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency...

3. A list of permitted and not permitted political activities with respect to the Hatch Act can be found at osc.gov/Services/Pag...

www.oge.gov

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 19d

regulations, and policies may subject employees to administrative action, criminal prosecution, or civil penalties.

1. Employees may speak in their individual capacities, but not as representatives of the agency unless authorized to do so.
2. Employees must follow ethics laws and regulations:

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 19d

From the Master Agreement Article 4.6.e:
e. Employees have the First Amendment right to express their personal opinion to the traditional media and social media on their own time. However, personal social media activities that violate ethics, Standards of Conduct, or other applicable laws,

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 19d

Not a rumor.

#bettertogether #unionstrong #ourworkmatters #saveourservices

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 19d

This was great! There is some dead air during the vote but its worth fast forwarding through to see the second half.

NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 20d

Several members are on the panel tomorrow www.youtube.com/@NaturalReso... #bettertogether #ourworkmatters #unionstrong #firefighter #wildlandfirefighter

NFFE

Wildland Firefighter Health Forum- NFFE members are Testifying!

Watch live Sept 18, 2025 (eastern):
httpos://www.voutube.com/@NaturalResourcesDems, streams

Caveat that votes are now expected close to 4 PM which means timing could change slightly.
The order of events is likely to remain:

3:45- 4:00 - panelists and Members arrive
4:00 - 4:05 - Ranking Member Dexter opens the torum
4:05 - Ranking Member Huffman delivers opening remarks
4:10 - Ranking Member Dexter delivers opening remarks
4:15 - 4:40 Panelist introductions and testimony/ remarks (5 panelists)
4:40- 5:25 - Q&A

5:25 - Ranking Member Dexter closes forum

http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 20d

Several members are on the panel tomorrow www.youtube.com/@NaturalReso... #bettertogether #ourworkmatters #unionstrong #firefighter #wildlandfirefighter

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WORKER19 @blogwood.com · 20d

“the most sweeping civil rights violation against federal employees in decades.”
CDC ends telework for employees with disabilities, union says
www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

CDC ends telework for employees with disabilities, union says

Telework is a common example of a reasonable accommodation, which agencies are legally required to provide to workers with disabilities with limited exceptions.

www.govexec.com

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WORKER19 @blogwood.com · 20d

Bill to nullify Trump’s union executive orders introduced by 48 senators www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

Bill to nullify Trump’s union executive orders introduced by 48 senators

All Senate Democrats and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, have signed on as sponsors of the Protect America’s Workforce Act, while the measure is just two signatures away from guaranteed floor debate…

www.govexec.com

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