In a new podcast episode, GPPReview Senior Editor Eleazar Weissman (MPP'24) dives into the complex world of federal jobs & the issues facing wildland firefighters with NFFE National President Randy Erwin.

Listen to the episode here: gppreview.com/2024/03/07/fig…

I applaud the EO issued by President Biden promoting the use of labor-management forums. Federal agencies run better when they listen to their employees. Through open dialogue and pre-decisional involvement, we can make our government work better. NFFE Machinists Union AFL-CIO ✊

Local 1650 Wins Settlement Allowing Workers to Wear NFFE Gear on the Job following Unfair Labor Practice Against Angeles National Forest Management

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NFFE Endorses New Legislation to Give Federal Employees a 7.4% Pay Adjustment in 2025

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NFFE Achieves 14% Net Growth in 2023; Strongest Membership Increase in Decades

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One of California's largest ICE detention centers could close. Staff urge Biden to keep it open latimes.com/politics/story…

Here we go again! Another shutdown looming, another crisis for wildland firefighters. For these heroes that put their lives on the line every day protecting communities this is getting old. Congress needs to end the pay cliff permanently, now!
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Please read this important story in the ⁦The New York Times⁩ about steep pay cuts facing federal wildland firefighters if Congress does not act to prevent it. We will lose the ability to effectively fight wildfire in the U.S. if that happens. nytimes.com/2023/10/14/us/…

Thank you, WPLG Local 10 News, for featuring NFFE on This Week in South Florida with Glenna Milberg to talk about the federal government shutdown being averted and how that will impact South Florida. NFFE Machinists Union AFL-CIO ✊
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Great story in @DallasNews about the incredible career and lagacy of retiring Machinists Union International President Robert Martinez Jr.. Must read! dallasnews.com/business/2023/…

We still desperately need Congress to pass a permanent fix on wildland firefighter pay, and we need it soon, but at least wildland firefighters can go to work tomorrow knowing their paycheck has not been cut in half.
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With the passage of this continuing resolution we are very pleased to see the looming pay cliff for wildland firefighters has been averted for the next month and a half.” NFFE Machinists Union AFL-CIO ✊ #StopTheShutdown

I applaud House and Senate leaders for finding a way to get this done when a day ago a shutdown seemed unavoidable. I’m encouraged by the bipartisanship displayed today and am hopeful that it will be more common going forward. NFFE Machinists Union AFL-CIO ✊ #StopTheShutdown

Approximately 1.5 million federal employees who were set to lose their pay can sleep easy knowing their income is not going to be cut off because Congress could not do its job. NFFE Machinists Union AFL-CIO ✊ #StoptheShutdown

Federal employees across the country are relieved that Congress was able to reach a bipartisan agreement to fund our goverment and avert a shutdown.
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Thank you, Michael Bennet, for speaking passionately on the Senate floor yesterday about the need to keep our federal government open, permanently pay our federal wildland firefighters fairly, and pass the Tim's Act (S. 1505). NFFE Machinists Union
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I was featured in this The Washington Post podcast today talking about the looming government shutdown. It is a good piece. Give it a listen. NFFE Machinists Union AFL-CIO ✊ #StopTheShutdown

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MUST READ from Michigan AFL-CIO ✊ President Ron Bieber — 'I lead the Michigan AFL-CIO. Trump has never shown up for union workers.' freep.com/story/opinion/…

Judge a person by their actions. President Biden walked the picket line with striking UAW workers. Say what you want about Joe Biden, but this President stands with working people! #courage #solidarity NFFE Machinists Union AFL-CIO ✊

Thank you, Kyrsten Sinema, Sen. John Barrasso, Senator Joe Manchin, Sen. Steve Daines, Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Cynthia Lummis, Senator Jon Tester, and Martin Heinrich for calling on Senate leadership to swiftly pass the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act (S. 2272)! #NoPayCliff NFFE