NFFE Local 34
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National Federation of Federal Employees Local 34 represents US Forest Service Region 6 employees on the Olympic, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan-Wenatchee, and Colville National Forests in Washington State. Join today NFFE1187.org #unionstrong
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🚨Track your incident days! 🚨 We're hoping nfc gets it figured out but aren't holding our breath either.
#bettertogether #holdtheline #nffestrong #wildlandfirefighter #signalboost
#bettertogether #holdtheline #nffestrong #wildlandfirefighter #signalboost
May 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
🚨Track your incident days! 🚨 We're hoping nfc gets it figured out but aren't holding our breath either.
#bettertogether #holdtheline #nffestrong #wildlandfirefighter #signalboost
#bettertogether #holdtheline #nffestrong #wildlandfirefighter #signalboost
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On Workers Memorial Day, America’s unions mourn the workers who have lost their lives or been injured or ill on the job.
Every worker should be able to go home at the end of the day safe and healthy, and we’ll keep fighting like hell to make that a reality for EVERY worker.
Every worker should be able to go home at the end of the day safe and healthy, and we’ll keep fighting like hell to make that a reality for EVERY worker.
April 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
On Workers Memorial Day, America’s unions mourn the workers who have lost their lives or been injured or ill on the job.
Every worker should be able to go home at the end of the day safe and healthy, and we’ll keep fighting like hell to make that a reality for EVERY worker.
Every worker should be able to go home at the end of the day safe and healthy, and we’ll keep fighting like hell to make that a reality for EVERY worker.
Baker River IHC from the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie NF is ready for fire season and standing #unionstrong
April 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Baker River IHC from the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie NF is ready for fire season and standing #unionstrong
@repkimschrier.bsky.social is hosting a town hall in Wenatchee on Thursday, April 17. Register to attend.
April 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
@repkimschrier.bsky.social is hosting a town hall in Wenatchee on Thursday, April 17. Register to attend.
“It’s not over yet. There’s going to be more challenges,” she said. “Like I tell my members—you know, buckle up, put the bite stick in—because it’s still going to get bumpy. But don’t lose hope. Keep that energy up.”
Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest Service employees return to work after mass terminations
Okanogan-Wenatchee U.S. Forest Service employees returned to work on March 24 after being laid off on Valentine's Day.
www.wenatcheeworld.com
April 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
“It’s not over yet. There’s going to be more challenges,” she said. “Like I tell my members—you know, buckle up, put the bite stick in—because it’s still going to get bumpy. But don’t lose hope. Keep that energy up.”
“In light of the lack of seasonal employees, the whiplash of firings and reinstatements, and the Trump administration’s long-term plans for a formal reduction in force at federal agencies, close observers are still skeptical that basic functions will be performed adequately.”
WA's fired Forest Service staff got their jobs back ... for now
Many Forest Service staffers who were fired by the Trump administration in February have been reinstated to their jobs, but job security is another story.
www.seattletimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“In light of the lack of seasonal employees, the whiplash of firings and reinstatements, and the Trump administration’s long-term plans for a formal reduction in force at federal agencies, close observers are still skeptical that basic functions will be performed adequately.”
We’ll see you out there.
April 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We’ll see you out there.
“DOGE directed all federal agencies to submit plans for Reduction in Force (RIF) layoffs by March 13. But as of March 17, USFS and several other agencies had not submitted their plans. This time, Musk is clearing the way to lawfully dismiss workers.”
And then they will come for the land.
And then they will come for the land.
Trump’s War on Public Lands Moves to its Second Phase
The Great Firing continues—and the next round of layoffs will reveal how much power over public lands the Trump administration will cede to corporations.
www.thenation.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
“DOGE directed all federal agencies to submit plans for Reduction in Force (RIF) layoffs by March 13. But as of March 17, USFS and several other agencies had not submitted their plans. This time, Musk is clearing the way to lawfully dismiss workers.”
And then they will come for the land.
And then they will come for the land.
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Slashing the Forest Service’s workforce and causing severe disruptions to their operations leaves the Eighth District vulnerable to catastrophic wildfires.
I recently spoke with KOMO on my work to defend our forest service workers and keep our community safe.
I recently spoke with KOMO on my work to defend our forest service workers and keep our community safe.
March 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Slashing the Forest Service’s workforce and causing severe disruptions to their operations leaves the Eighth District vulnerable to catastrophic wildfires.
I recently spoke with KOMO on my work to defend our forest service workers and keep our community safe.
I recently spoke with KOMO on my work to defend our forest service workers and keep our community safe.
Local 34 representing in Seattle!
March 15, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Local 34 representing in Seattle!
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🚨 Trump and Musk want to fire federal workers, gut public services, and hand our government to billionaires. We’re not letting that happen.
📢 Join us this Thursday at 8PM ET for a mass call to hear how we fight back—together.
📢 Join us this Thursday at 8PM ET for a mass call to hear how we fight back—together.
March 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🚨 Trump and Musk want to fire federal workers, gut public services, and hand our government to billionaires. We’re not letting that happen.
📢 Join us this Thursday at 8PM ET for a mass call to hear how we fight back—together.
📢 Join us this Thursday at 8PM ET for a mass call to hear how we fight back—together.
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest asked the Town of Twisp help out with maintenance of local campgrounds and trailheads this summer, using funds the Methow Valley Ranger District does not have the ability to spend.
USFS asks Twisp to help with campgrounds this summer – Methow Valley News
methowvalleynews.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest asked the Town of Twisp help out with maintenance of local campgrounds and trailheads this summer, using funds the Methow Valley Ranger District does not have the ability to spend.
Hey Western Washington! March for Civil Service, March 14th. Show up at the Henry Jackson Federal Building in Seattle on 12 PM. Bring your friends. Let’s go!!
March 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Hey Western Washington! March for Civil Service, March 14th. Show up at the Henry Jackson Federal Building in Seattle on 12 PM. Bring your friends. Let’s go!!
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I've called on the administration to rescind their U.S. Forest Service workforce cuts because, in Washington State, we treasure our public lands and know that keeping our forests healthy is vital both for recreation and for preventing catastrophic wildfires.
www.nbcrightnow.com/national/sch...
www.nbcrightnow.com/national/sch...
Schrier, colleagues ask for rescinding of forest service termination
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA) asked for terminated U.S. Forest Services to be reinstated and for the the Trump Administration to hold off on other workforce cuts.
www.nbcrightnow.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I've called on the administration to rescind their U.S. Forest Service workforce cuts because, in Washington State, we treasure our public lands and know that keeping our forests healthy is vital both for recreation and for preventing catastrophic wildfires.
www.nbcrightnow.com/national/sch...
www.nbcrightnow.com/national/sch...
Central Washington, turn up! Leavenworth Town Hall, March 11 at 7pm.
March 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Central Washington, turn up! Leavenworth Town Hall, March 11 at 7pm.
Happy International Women’s Day! This is what happens when you Google “Women in the Forest Service”. What a 🤡 show.
March 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Happy International Women’s Day! This is what happens when you Google “Women in the Forest Service”. What a 🤡 show.
“Enumclaw’s Forest Service office will be closing, and three staff members have already been fired, as a part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s myriad funding cuts across the federal government.”
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie forest trail maintenance team decimated in February purge; local Forest Service office closing | Courier-Herald
Former rangers Alex Ross and Cameron Schmodt say trail clearing, bathroom pumping, and trash collecting efforts will now be extremely limited inside the nearby national forest.
www.courierherald.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“Enumclaw’s Forest Service office will be closing, and three staff members have already been fired, as a part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s myriad funding cuts across the federal government.”
“Everything that doesn’t get done this year is going to increase the backlog,” Mason said. “It will probably take many years to catch back up.” —Alex Mason, former Methow Valley Ranger District trail crew worker.
Trump fired these 5 WA Forest Service workers. What their absence means for you
Many of the U.S. Forest Service workers fired by the Trump administration serve critical functions in the constant job that is maintaining outdoors spaces.
www.seattletimes.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
“Everything that doesn’t get done this year is going to increase the backlog,” Mason said. “It will probably take many years to catch back up.” —Alex Mason, former Methow Valley Ranger District trail crew worker.
“Most of us care so much about this work, we’re all going to fight for jobs. That’s why we’re out here,” she said. “We don’t want to leave. We don’t want to find other jobs. We got into this because it’s what we love to do. We love the lands that belong to all of us.”
Washington-based U.S. Forest Service rangers reinstated — for now
Ahead of the busiest season for outdoor recreation, staffing for trail clearing, search & rescue, toilet cleaning and other duties is still uncertain.
www.cascadepbs.org
March 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
“Most of us care so much about this work, we’re all going to fight for jobs. That’s why we’re out here,” she said. “We don’t want to leave. We don’t want to find other jobs. We got into this because it’s what we love to do. We love the lands that belong to all of us.”
Politico reporting up to 7,000 workers to be cut from the Forest Service.
Forest Service braces for up to 7,000 layoffs
“We are sheep headed to slaughter,” one employee said as the Trump administration eyes further staff reductions.
www.eenews.net
March 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Politico reporting up to 7,000 workers to be cut from the Forest Service.
“But some things are already clear to the people who manage the national forest. There won’t be enough employees to clear trails, maintain campgrounds and clean bathrooms, nor to care for the MVRD’S 22 horses and mules, which support trail work in the wilderness.”
Firings rock Methow Valley Ranger District – Methow Valley News
methowvalleynews.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“But some things are already clear to the people who manage the national forest. There won’t be enough employees to clear trails, maintain campgrounds and clean bathrooms, nor to care for the MVRD’S 22 horses and mules, which support trail work in the wilderness.”
Check in with your terminated friends! We also have folks we haven’t been able to reach since we don’t have their contact info.
Hey #usfs illegally #terminated folks. Did you fill out the first Google form? Check your email you gave us there are a bunch of folks who haven't done form 2. Also we miss you and want to make sure you're OK. #forestservice #holdtheline #unionstrong #bettertogether
March 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Check in with your terminated friends! We also have folks we haven’t been able to reach since we don’t have their contact info.
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Ray is a 10 year U.S. Forest Service veteran at the Methow Valley Ranger District who was recently promoted to permanent staff.
Elon fired him for no reason.
Unjustified layoffs like Ray's will end in closed trails, unprotected lands, and less people to help in emergencies.
Elon fired him for no reason.
Unjustified layoffs like Ray's will end in closed trails, unprotected lands, and less people to help in emergencies.
March 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Ray is a 10 year U.S. Forest Service veteran at the Methow Valley Ranger District who was recently promoted to permanent staff.
Elon fired him for no reason.
Unjustified layoffs like Ray's will end in closed trails, unprotected lands, and less people to help in emergencies.
Elon fired him for no reason.
Unjustified layoffs like Ray's will end in closed trails, unprotected lands, and less people to help in emergencies.
UTAH! It’s good to be #unionstrong
Is anyone on the #ashleynationalforest out there? Any interest in organizing? Dm us please! #vernalutah #dinosaur #ashley #flamingGorge #unionstrong #bettertogether #usfs #forestservice #nffe #wildlandfirefighter #boost #share
March 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
UTAH! It’s good to be #unionstrong