NTEU Chapter 128

07/29/2026

Needed Watch! There’s a documentary about the cruelty against ex-federal employees we all need to know about.

The movie, which was filmed during the start of the second Trump administration, examines the human and societal effects of recent federal job cuts.

07/24/2026

If you work in downtown DC, prepare. Starting this Sunday, you’ll see changes to the area from 3rd Street to 7th Street, Independence Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. This will impact commuter bus service. Metro and commuter rail should run normal.

Telework ready? Even though we’re asking management about flexibilities, especially the week of the event, talk to your supervisor!

07/11/2026

Buyer beware! Elections have consequences!

Be thankful for your Collective Bargaining Agreement because management can’t change your pass/fail rating that was agreed upon, management can’t change your awards and recognition that they agreed to, management must give you a fair chance to improve before termination.

Sadly, they can remove you if you are found unsuitable but NTEU will fight for your right to due process. Heed our advice! Be a good citizen! Pay your taxes and bills on time! DON’T use CBD products or THC products! Follow the laws, rules and regulations!

Don’t go it alone! We are here for you!

OPM Rule changes we followed all week.

07/01/2026

Do you want representatives in Congress who support federal employees?

Do you want them to protect your benefits?

Do you want them to protect your right to due process?

TEPAC supports them! You can support TEPAC!

06/30/2026

The court agrees that pulling union material from workstations and common areas is a violation of the First Amendment. No one should be pulling union materials, not even managers.

IRS surrenders in NTEU First Amendment case! After NTEU sued the IRS for removing union materials from workplaces, the agency agreed to stop its illegal actions. This victory shows the power of standing together. Display your NTEU fliers, pictures and gear with pride! https://bit.ly/4y2W5Xy

06/30/2026

This bill would be a huge relief for federal employees who have a chronic illness or have an immediate member of their household with a chronic illness. Engage your representatives in Congress to pass the bill!

U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) today reintroduced the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, bipartisan legislation to expand federal paid leave to include 12 weeks of family and medical leave. Under current law, federal empl...

06/25/2026

Interesting read. It will be more interesting to see how many people leave by the end of 2026.

https://www.fedweek.com/issue-briefs/gao-report-offers-accounting-of-workforce-losses-and-reasons-for-leaving/?fbclid=IwZnRzaASp9gZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeDiXISGKY9_x_bofCfTs8OILE69HZMLFi81d8jDys6WEcd71YDmgK6FCX-sY_aem_sA9WmMTXk4DK8IZNze8G7w&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jnmdnga

Following is a summary of workforce changes across 22 major federal agencies during 2025, based on data compiled by GAO. Overall federal staffing at these

05/05/2026

We are ready for the NTEU Spring Training Conference! We are excited to catch up with our fellow chapter and NTEU National leaders!

04/30/2026

This is a huge relief for thousands of employees across U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Sadly about 80 professional staff working in U.S. Border Patrol will continue to be impacted by the carve out of that CBP component.

Please engage your representatives in Congress to not leave them behind because certain members of Congress want to punish Border Patrol agents.

Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

04/23/2026

This is a good update. It’s urgent for all of us to reach out to our representatives in the House to get DHS funded!