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Chapter 282 President, Anthony W. Lee, JD  

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.

FILL OUT THE RIF FORM!  

NTEU will fight back against this RIF through every available avenue. The administration is trying to rush this RIF through without resistance. That’s exactly why it issued an executive order on March 27 designed to stop NTEU from fighting for you.
 
But we aren’t going anywhere! We have filed multiple lawsuits against the administration to stop their illegal union busting and to ensure we can continue to represent you in the courts, grievances, etc. In fact, one lawsuit we filed in February already covers this RIF at HHS.
 
As for the RIF notices sent today, if you are an impacted employee, the first thing you should do is review the Retention Standing information in the “Notice of RIF” attachment. You should especially review the following for accuracy:

  • Veterans’ Preference

  • Most Recent Performance Ratings

  • Two Service Computation Dates (RIF & Adjusted RIF)

As the letter states, if you believe any of the Retention Standing information is inaccurate, you should contact your supervisor or email OHR-General-Inquiries@hhs.gov immediately.
 
HHS also included an “Acknowledgement of Receipt” and “Authorization for Release of Information” in the email notice to impacted employees. The notice requests that the signed documents be returned within 14 days. We are reviewing these notices and will provide further information soon. We recommend not signing and returning those documents at this time.
 
The second thing you should do, if you haven’t already, is retain copies of your most recent SF-50, Leave and Earnings statements, any performance documents, and passwords for your TSP and Employee Personal Page.
 
The third thing you should do is urge your member of Congress to act to stop mass layoffs and protect union rights – now. Go to NTEU’s Legislative Action Center and send them a message today (REMINDER: Do not use a government email address when sending a message through this system.)
 
This senseless and destructive RIF not only harms impacted employees, it deprives the American people of the vital services our members – all experienced and talented civil servants – provide for them every day.
 

To help us assess the scope of the RIF and to assist us in fighting back, we are asking impacted employees to fill out this FORM.
 
We will update you soon with additional information. Reach out to your NTEU chapter leadership if you have any questions.

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Trump has taken illegal actions to remove the ability of close to 1.5 million federal employees at dozens of agencies across the federal government to belong to a union!

 

This is just the latest action in the administration’s assault on federal employees. They are eliminating your bargaining rights, conducting unlawful mass firings, dismantling agencies and undermining critical services provided to the American people.

 

WE MUST TAKE A STAND!

 

We need everyone in this fight. Solidarity is our strength. We have each other’s back and always will. All NTEU members, your family and your friends must contact members of Congress each and every day. Take Action and ask your members of Congress to stand up and help put a stop to these attacks.

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CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED!  

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NTEU Chapter 282 has filed a formal petition with the FDA and GSA regarding the ongoing issue of Legionella bacteria contamination in several FDA buildings.

 

The presence of Legionella bacteria in the water in any FDA building is unacceptable.

  • The union strongly opposes the declaration of "full remediation" until:

    • Every building has been definitively shown to be free of Legionella bacteria.

    • All recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including those outlined in the CDC Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE), have been fully implemented.

 

Crucially, the CDC evaluation and recommendations are still outstanding.

Join the Petition:

We urge you to sign NTEU282's petition demanding a safe and healthy work environment.

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Together, we can ensure the safety and well-being of all FDA employees.

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