NTEU Chapter 48

09/26/2026

Settlement Agreement Avoids Mass Firings of Federal Employees Attempted During Government Shutdown

09/25/2026

NTEU members show up every day to serve the American people and deserve a paycheck that reflects the critical work we do. I joined members of Congress today to call on our elected officials to reject the federal worker pay freeze.

Let’s be clear: a pay freeze when prices keep rising is a pay cut. It hurts federal employees and the millions of Americans who rely on the programs and services we provide. Congress must reject the freeze and deliver the raise federal employees have earned. Rep. James Walkinshaw Congressman Steny Hoyer Senator Van Hollen

09/24/2026

We scored a first-of-a-kind telework arbitration victory in the face of an appeal to the FLRA. The FLRA made it clear: presidential memos and OPM guidance don’t give agencies a free pass to skip the bargaining table. https://bit.ly/4ySkWwF

09/23/2026

Senate Democrats warn employees will “inevitably leave” both agencies following a suspension of advanced leave, adding to deep staffing cuts.

09/16/2026

Despite the noise from critics, the public knows who's fighting for working families. 💪 https://bit.ly/4y3NVxC

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, our nation experienced an unimaginable tragedy that changed our country. Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the Sept. 11 attacks, and we pay tribute to the first responders and federal employees who helped in the rescue, recovery, and relief operations.

09/10/2026

Siding with NTEU, an arbitrator ruled that the EPA violated our contract when it failed to bargain over reductions-in-force and reorganizations affecting employees we represent. This important victory reaffirms the contractual rights of all employees we represent—and the consequences for agencies that disregard bargaining obligations. https://bit.ly/4dvl7Wp

09/09/2026

There’s a new way to support NTEU’s legal fight to protect the federal workforce and vital public services we all rely on. NTEU’s Friends of the Fight Fund keeps our fight strong and moving forward—and anyone can donate. Give today and spread the word: https://www.nteu.org/donate

09/07/2026

09/02/2026

We’ve just secured two more arbitration wins in our fight to restore your telework and remote work rights—and as always, we’re ready to defend our wins. 💪 Read more about it: https://bit.ly/3OAwctC