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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 11h

Thank you for filing an amicus brief defending CFPB employees and the vital work they do for the American people. democrats-financialservices.house.gov/news/documen...

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 6d

Read the full letter in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle: www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/let...

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 7d

Every community in America will feel the harsh economic impact of a government shutdown when thousands of their neighbors start missing paychecks and stop spending money: bit.ly/4gMNqQE

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 9d

Federal employees are facing a “constant state of fearful uncertainty” and concern over slower taxpayer services ahead of a possible government shutdown, NTEU Chapter Presidents Alex Berman (71, IRS Philadelphia) and Lorie McCann (10, IRS Chicago) told CNN. www.cnn.com/2025/09/27/p...

‘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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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 9d

That’s a wrap! Check out how NTEU members around the country celebrated Labor Recognition Week.

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 12d

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 12d

Tell your members of Congress to negotiate a bipartisan funding deal: bit.ly/4mxAEa8

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 13d

NTEU is urging Congress to negotiate a bipartisan deal to fund the government so that services continue and taxpayer dollars are not wasted by a shutdown that serves no one: bit.ly/42HoHHC

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you, Rep. Van Drew for meeting with NTEU Chapter 60 (IRS New Jersey) members and listening to their workplace concerns.

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 19d

Government shutdown threats have become commonplace around Washington, but they harm the services our nation relies on and the federal employees serving across all 50 states: bit.ly/46yLnuY

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 19d

Today, the House passed a continuing resolution that would keep the government open through 11/21 and buy more time for negotiations over full-year spending bills. Tell Congress to provide agencies with the funding necessary to meet their missions: bit.ly/420eUMA

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you to @schumer.senate.gov, @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social, @johnfetterman.com, @wyden.senate.gov, @schiff.senate.gov and Sen. Alex Padilla for sounding an alarm on the impact of IRS plans to close nine Taxpayer Assistance Centers. bit.ly/48pFS4b

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 21d

Stripping federal employees of their union rights is an attack on the civil service and on the vital services Americans depend on. Thank you for fighting back, Senators!

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With Federal Workers Under Attack, Warner & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Union-Busting Executive

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today intro...

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 21d

Today we are reminded that all federal employees take an oath of office to “protect and defend the Constitution.” #ConstitutionDay

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 23d

Pushing out skilled civil servants to replace them with temporary employees is inefficient and a disservice to the Americans that depend on free tax advice and quality customer service.

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‘Bait-and-switch:’ IRS seeks seasonal hires with fewer job protections after pulling down full-time offers

More than 8,600 taxpayer services employees have left the IRS under the Trump administration so far — about 20% of all staff working in that capacity.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 26d

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 27d

Read the full letter in the Cedar Rapids Gazette: www.thegazette.com/letters-to-t...

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 27d

We remember those we lost, those who lost loved ones and those who helped in the recovery of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. We will never forget.

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 28d

ALERT: Our national parks are in danger, and YOU can help save them. bit.ly/47zENXk

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · Sep 8

Taxpayer Assistance Centers are critical to helping Americans with their tax questions - now 9 of them are under threat. The American people cannot stand by while vital services in communities are shuttered.
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