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The more we speak together, the louder our voice for change.

#holdtheline #bettertogether #UnionsMatter
On salmon background with watermarked nffe logo. Nffe eagle and cogs logo at top. "Wildland firefighter with an accepted dol/owcp case for one or more of the presumptive illnesses or cancers? Are you being denied treatment? If you are, email Chris Godfrey cgodfrey@mainstay-law.com and Bob Beckly bbeckley@nffe.org An ally is looking at taking legal action. " At the bottom of the page are the web addresses nffe.org &nffe-fsc.org and a graphic of a conifer fire and a deciduous forest partially burned.
January 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM
nffe-fsc.bsky.social
Are you a #forestservice employee in the #dmv area? Local 1919 is hosting an inperson camaraderie and information session next week. Please rsvp by january 20th. #yourworkmatters #bettertogether #unionsmatter #nffestrong
NFFE National Federation Of Federal Employees logo. NFFE Local 1919 Meet Up Hosted by NFFE National Organizing Director, Andy Vanderheuel Come meet your NFFE National Organizing Director! Andy Vanderheuel, a former USDA Forest Service employee and former President of the NFFE Forest Service Council, will spend an evening in Washington DC meeting members and non- members to discuss: • Getting to know your Union • Union updates • Member benefits • Why and how to join Local 1919 WHEN: thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5pm WHERE: NFFE Headquarters, Game Room 1225 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 2005 (Near the Metro Center Station) PLEASE, RSVP to Andy by Tues, January 20th: Via either... avanderheuel@nffe.org or 202-880-0905 Blue info block at the bottom of the poster- NFFE is a national union representing 110,000 federal workers at nearly 40 departments and agencies government-wide. Our mission is to defend the rights of federal employees in the workplace, in the media, and in Washington, D.C. If you or a friend is interested in joining NFFE Local 1919, please visit www.nffe1919.com for more information.
January 14, 2026 at 12:37 AM
nffe-fsc.bsky.social
Huge win! #ourworkmatters #unionsmatter #bettertogether #unionstrong #nffestrong
Nffe logo top center on a blue background watermarked with the logo. Two Big Wins for local 5300 representing our Law Enforcement Officers 1) FS LEOs will be receiving the 3.8% raise in pp 1. Local 5300 took quick action working with management, partners and lobbying to ensure our LEOs were included in the National LEO cost of living increase after they were initially left off the authorization. 2) Journeyman 1801 and 1811 positions are receiving an extra grade on their career ladders. NFFE has long held that the GL 1801 and 1811 Position Discriptions (PDs) did not reflect the complexity of our work. The local, alongside management, worked tirelessly to ensure that PDs were updated and captured the work being done. The transition to the new PDs will become effective starting in pp2. Those with time in grade will be promoted in the same timeframe. Roni Fein, CVP and local 5300 were specifically complimented for their work getting these initiates across the finish line by Law Enforcement and Investigations Director Tracy Perry http://www.NFFE.org & https://www.nffe-fsc.org
January 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
whatcanido2025.bsky.social
What can you do today? Resist by supporting unions. #unionsmatter #unionstrong
btaylorforcongress.bsky.social Bernard Taylor @btaylorforcongress.bsky.social · 27d
Tesla doesn't recongise Trade Unions.

Apple doesn't recognise unions.

Amazon is anti-union.

McDonald's is anti-union.

Starbucks is anti-union.

Google is anti-union.

Walmart is anti-union.

The big corporations are not on your side.
December 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
nffe-fsc.bsky.social
It's been a year.
#bettertogether #unionstrong #unionsMatter
National Federation of Federal Employees, forest service council, 2025 union accomplishments is written in navy text over a bone back behind with faint contour lines. The nffe-fsc round pulaski and chainsaw logo is in the lower left half of the card. There's an arrow pointing to the right. The fsc round logo is shifted to the upper left corner. The slide is titled: Protecting Jobs, Pay & Benefits. Bulleted list: probationary jobs restored, permanent wildland firefighter pay, h-pay correction act introduced, high-3 retirement protected, defined medical benefits restored, 6(c) supplemental pay preserved, took IRPP to arbitration. We stopped harmful proposals and protected what workers earned. There's an arrow enticing you to swipe right. Fsc logo on upper left corner. Title: union growth&power, subtitle: growing union power nationwide. Bulleted list: 50 new forest service units organized, 1800+ new members welcomed, 187+ meetings with congressional leaders. Stronger membership means Stronger representation. Arrow to right Fsc logo is in upper left corner. Title: advocacy & worker protection, subtitle: taking worker issues to congress. Bulleted list: testified on inhalation hazards affecting federal workers, protecting America's workforce act passed the house, continued support for injured members through owcp advocacy. Worker voices belong at the table and nffe/fsc made sure you were heard. Arrow to right.
December 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
nffe-fsc.bsky.social
Next up the senate, when this passes it will protect the rights of a million federal workers like us.
#yourvoicematters #yourworkmatters #bettertogether #unionsmatter
Our standard blue background with diagonally watermarked nffe logos and the nffe logo at the top of the card. The body reads"protect America's workforce act passed the house (the passed the house bit is in yellow instead of white font for umph)! On to the Senate. Thank you everyone that contacted your representatives and helped to achieve this!" At the bottom in a yellow ochre pill shaped blob are the web addresses nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
nffe-fsc.bsky.social
We drafted a letter/ script for you to use :) Remember, on your own time and device, you have the right to contact your congressionals! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... #holdtheline #unionsmatter #bettertogether #mutualaid #signalboost
The better head is blue sky behind the capital dome with a red banner reading nffe legislative Action Alert with a red"act now" button. The body reads: the house of representatives will be voting Wednesday, December 10th or Thursday, December 11th on the Protect America’s Workforce Act, which restores collective bargaining rights for over one million federal workers. Tell your representatives to vote "yes" today! The footer indicates it's a letter campaign by National Federation of Federal Employees and includes a round crop of their ribbon and eagle logo.
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
nffe-local125.bsky.social
Someone got a paycheck for $2 and change because of the withholding #bettertogether #unionsmatter
nffe-fsc.bsky.social NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · Dec 10
Did you recently get hit with a salary overpayment deduction? Let us know we're trying to figure out how wide spread it is. Dm us or talk to your steward.
Grey background with nffe logos water marked. On a transparent white field "anyone else get hit with a salary overpayment deduction? Line 99 16 on your E&L. Let us know, we're trying to figure out how wide spread this is" there are three large blue question marks on the lower left quadrant and the web addresses nffe.org nffe-fsc.org at the bottom.
December 10, 2025 at 5:03 AM
nffe-fsc.bsky.social
It's folks like YOU who make the Union. Committee members, stewards, social media, legislation, prioritizing what we address next...all driven by meer mortals like you. Training is provided.

Membership is what you make of it, so is your local. Get involved today :) #bettertogether #unionsmatter
Black background with some sparks. Nffe logo at the top centered. Crossword style you down the left side joining union across in yellow text. The U is yellow and orange. There is a finger pointing out of the graphic at you. On the right is the text "you put the U in Union" in yellow. The solo U is yellow and orange again. At the bottom is the web address nffe-fsc.org/membership
December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
nffe-local125.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving! #yourworkmatters #bettertogether #unionsmatter
Seasonal leaf art on left. Centered in the remaining space is the text "happy Thanksgiving! From local 125. We are thankful for our members, stewards, and officers who show-up for each other and the public no matter what!
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 AM
whatcanido2025.bsky.social
What can you do today? Anti-union means anti-worker, unfair wages, lack of benefits, and more. Read the list below and #boycott them all! #unionsmatter
seiu.org SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · Nov 24
Apple is anti-union.

Tesla is anti-union.

Amazon is anti-union.

McDonald's is anti-union.

Starbucks is anti-union.

Google is anti-union.

Walmart is anti-union.

These mega-corporations aren’t on workers’ side and their actions make it painfully clear.
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Thank you for sharing 💪🏿✅💯 #UnionsMatter
November 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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#UnionsMatter
darkaverymariah23.bsky.social ⚜️DarkAveryMariah23🤞🏿🖤 @darkaverymariah23.bsky.social · Nov 15
Standing in Solidarity with the workers 💯✅👌🏿✊🏿 I've refused to go to Starbucks for many years now✅💯✊🏿 if you are still going to Starbucks please stop going✅💯💪🏿 please don't cross the picket line✅💯💪🏿 stand with the workers 👏🏿💯✅💪🏿
#UnionsMatter

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@aflcio.org ✅💯💪🏿
aflcio.org AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Nov 14
Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.

Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
darkaverymariah23.bsky.social
Standing in Solidarity with the workers 💯✅👌🏿✊🏿 I've refused to go to Starbucks for many years now✅💯✊🏿 if you are still going to Starbucks please stop going✅💯💪🏿 please don't cross the picket line✅💯💪🏿 stand with the workers 👏🏿💯✅💪🏿
#UnionsMatter

support
@aflcio.org ✅💯💪🏿
aflcio.org AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Nov 14
Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.

Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
nffe-local125.bsky.social
#utpol #ourworkmatters #saveourservices #holdtheline #unionsmatter #nffestrong
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
nffe-fsc.bsky.social
Not sure about all yall but we're tired of being shut out by Congress. There's work to get done.

#ourworkmatters #saveourservices #holdtheline #nffestrong #UnionsMatter
Black shutters with yellow text "longest shutdown in history" The nffe eagle and cogs logo is at the bottom.
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 AM
nffe-fsc.bsky.social
We've had some questions about the omission of the furlough pay provisions in the recent shutdown notices. Here's language you can include w/signature acknowledging the new notice that ensures you aren't waiving your rights.

#yourworkmatters #bettertogether #holdtheline #nffestrong #UnionsMatter
If you and your colleagues received a follow-up furlough notice that omits the wording about getting repaid after the shutdown ends, employees may want to respond back with some version of the following: “Acknowledged receipt of furlough notice dated 31OCT2025. I understand that I am being placed in a furlough status due to the lapse in appropriations. However, I note that this notice omits the standard statement regarding retroactive pay under 31 U.S.C. § 1341(c) and the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019, which provides that both furloughed and excepted employees are entitled to receive back pay at their standard rate after the lapse ends. My acknowledgment of this notice does not waive any rights or entitlements under applicable law.”
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 AM
nffe-fsc.bsky.social
Thank you @democracyforward.org! #bettertogether #holdtheline #unionsmatter
democracyforward.org Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · Oct 28
BREAKING: Judge denies the Trump-Vance admin’s attempt to overturn a court order and extends the block on unlawful mass firing during the shutdown.

This is yet another victory in our case for workers’ rights and accountability in government.
Federal court extends block on Trump-Vance admin's unlawful mass firings of federal workers during government shutdown
October 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
nffe-fsc.bsky.social
Judge Illston added all @nffe.bsky.social units including is and DOI to the Temporary Restraining Order she had issued on the 15th. (democracyforward.org/updates/fede...) #bettertogether #holdtheline #unionsmatter #unionstrong
On a royal blue background with the nffe eagle and cog logo watermarked diagonally across it. "Breaking: all nffe represented units are now protected under the Temporary Restraining Order against Rifs starting during furlough. This includes our new DaoI siblings!" At the bottom in a bronze pill shaped box are the nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org websites.
October 18, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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#ProtectUnions
#UnionsMatter
#Labor
#Solidarity
#ProtectAllWorkers
#Trump & his Administration are doing all they can to abolish #Unions & take away #Workers Rights.

#StayStrong
newamericanhistory.bsky.social New American History @newamericanhistory.bsky.social · Sep 1
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York was the site of one of the deadliest industrial disasters in U.S. history. The tragedy that occurred there on March 25, 1911, marked a major turning point in labor history and helped establish modern-day workplace safety standards.
September 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
randyrnbla.bsky.social
Ooo I just got the email that Christopher Nolan has been elected DGA President! I love this so much for our Guild!
#FilmSky #Film #UnionsMatter
💙🎬💙
September 21, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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I use we got a dick for a mayor.

#Memphis
#MayorYoung
#UnionsMatter
Memphis asks Shelby County chancellor to invalidate all agreements with city unions
In its ongoing legal fights with its two biggest unions, the City of Memphis asked a Shelby County chancellor to find all union agreements invalid.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
jacquelinecable.bsky.social
Yes the tube strike will be making people's lives harder.

But
#unionsMatter
September 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
montclairdems.bsky.social
Not a president for the workers! #unionsmatter #workers
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Sep 7
President Trump has ended collective bargaining rights for more than 1 million federal workers. Unions have sued to block the move, but agencies are terminating contracts as litigation continues.
How Trump is decimating federal employee unions one step at a time
President Trump has ended collective bargaining rights for more than 1 million federal workers. Unions have sued to block the move, but agencies are terminating contracts as litigation continues.
n.pr
September 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
terigage.bsky.social
You can also thank unions for this drop in child mortality … they fought for child labor laws
So small children are no longer being maimed and killed in factories and sweatshops. #UnionsMatter #LaborHistory
September 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM