Dear Members,

 

First and foremost, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to each of you for continuing to stand with us as proud members of NTEU Chapter 282. Your commitment to the union—especially during these uncertain times—is a powerful reminder of the solidarity that holds us together.

 

We want to emphasize that while we continue our relentless fight to reverse the RIF—through the courts, our national grievance processes, and every other channel available—we also recognize the importance of supporting you right now. It is our greatest hope—and indeed our mission—that all RIFd employees will be restored to their rightful positions within the agency. But hope must walk hand-in-hand with preparation. That’s why we strongly encourage you to take this time to invest in yourself: refine your résumé, explore new job opportunities, and participate in professional development.

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NTEU Chapter 282 is committed to being more than just a union—we are your resource hub, your support system, and your advocates. We’ve created a new section on our website, Career and Job Opportunities dedicated to helping you navigate this changing landscape. There, you’ll find listings for job fairs, résumé writing workshops, training classes, and guest speaker sessions designed to help you sharpen your skills and expand your opportunities. This information is helpful for those that remain in government and/or are seeking external employment.

 

Additionally, many RIF’d employees have reported they still retain access to their FDA network accounts. Some have found it helpful to build skills and explore new opportunities through the FDA’s Learning Management System (LMS) and LinkedIn Learning—platforms that offer a wide range of training and professional development courses.

 

While we continue to fight for the full restoration of your careers through ongoing litigation, we must also remain realistic and proactive. If the outcome is not favorable, you will be better equipped to move forward with strength, dignity, and readiness.

 

Now more than ever, your voice matters. We need every single member and everyone that cares about the services we provide to the public to call, email, and write to your Congressional representatives. Share your story. Make them feel the impact of these RIFs on your life—not just your job, but your career, your family, your future. Every message you send adds pressure and raises visibility particularly now when congress is voting on a budget that will have great impacts for working families. We cannot afford to be silent. They must know what’s at stake. Find and send a message to your members of congress using our NTEU  take action center here: Take Action - National Treasury Employees Union - NTEU (only use the take action center on your own personal time, device and while not on government property). 

 

If you’re passionate about advocacy and want to do more, we are actively recruiting members for our Legislative Committee. If you're interested, please reach out to Executive Vice President Helen Robinson at NTEU282@gmail.com.

 

Thank you for your continued faith in the union, your strength in the face of adversity, and your dedication to the principles we all stand for. We will continue to stand together walk beside you—every step of the way—and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

 

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In Solidarity,

Anthony Lee

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Join the Union:

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If you haven’t already, consider joining the union: https://www.nteu.org/join . It’s a powerful way to have your voice heard and actively participate in shaping our workplace.

Your Voice Matters:

• Attend the upcoming meetings.

• Engage in constructive dialogue.

• Raise any concerns or questions you may have.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment. Our shared efforts will shape the future of the Human Foods Program and FDA.