NTEU in the News Defending Federal Employees

This threat to the federal workforce is a threat to us all, National President Doreen Greenwald warns in an op-ed published today by Government Executive.

“Either we fight for our federal workforce now—to ensure the American people continue to get the quality services they depend on—or we will suffer the consequences of a government ill-equipped to protect and deliver for the taxpaying citizens of our nation,” she wrote.

NTEU has been front and center in media coverage of the first few days of the new administration, defending federal employees and explaining the value they provide to the American people.

Since inauguration, more than 80 national stories have included comments from National President Greenwald and information about our lawsuit challenging the executive order undermining the merit-based civil service and our reaction to the “deferred resignation” proposal.

Here are more samples from The Washington Post, New York Times, CNN, Federal News Network and GovExec, demonstrating our reach to the American public and lawmakers.

Read more at NTEU’s Media Center.

Free Tax Preparation Tools Available for Eligible Members

Eligible members can now visit NTEU.org for free access to TaxSlayer tax preparation software for federal and state returns and free electronic filing, as well as schedules. It has built-in assistance to answer your questions, is cloud-based, and has a Spanish-language version.

As a reminder, the IRS has imposed an income limit on the program of an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 per filer or return, if filing jointly. For questions about your income, contact Prepare + Prosper—NTEU’s partner in this member benefit—at 651-262-2181 or DIYtaxes@prepareandprosper.org before starting your tax return. 

As another tax-filing option, the Direct File program has been expanded to eligible taxpayers in 25 states, thanks to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. With Direct File, taxpayers automatically import data into tax forms and file their taxes directly with the IRS.

Direct File doesn't prepare state returns. If you need to file a state return, Direct File will guide you to a state-supported preparation and filing tool after you’ve finished your federal return. Learn more about participating states and eligibility.

Win a Free Registration for FEEA’s Feds in Motion Challenge

Considering signing up for the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund’s (FEEA) 5th annual Feds in Motion Challenge? We’re giving out complimentary registrations to the first 10 NTEU members who respond to this email with “Feds in Motion” in the subject line.

The virtual challenge begins May 1 and runs through June 6. During the challenge, move in your favorite way—walk, roll, run, bike, swim—to reach a goal of 37 miles (or more!) in 37 days.

NTEU is proud to again sponsor this fundraiser for federal employees in need. The event supports FEEA’s disaster relief, emergency hardship loan and scholarship programs. 

Chapter 97 Celebrates Valentine’s Day Early with Community Service

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Chapter 97 (IRS Fresno Service Center) showed some love to veterans and those in need in their community. Members decorated Valentine's Day cards for the local veteran’s hospital as part of Valentines for Vets. The chapter also collected scarves, hats, gloves, and socks for the IRS’s winter warm up donation drive for a local charity.