To support our federal workforce neighbors as the Administration seeks to undermine their professional integrity, livelihoods, and critical roles in sustaining our democracy and serving our citizens.
To speak out against the economic and social turmoil resulting from Administration actions, to include the arbitrary firing of employees and threats to the compensation and benefits of active and retired federal employees.
To reinforce a wider understanding of the continued need for a professional, apolitical, and non-partisan federal government workforce.
Be a consistent presence at rallies and demonstrations, bearing signs of support for the federal workforce
Identify low cost means for creating signs and alternative locations for placing them in public places
Monitor media for employment, legal, and financial resources for displaced federal workers
Explore effective means for connecting affected federal employees to resources
Free workshops on navigating federal employee benefits being offered by Shabri Moore of Moore Wealth in partnership with the Frederick County Office of Economic Development: June 17th, June 25th or July 11th. Click for more info.
Navigating Federal Employee Benefits in Challenging Times
Free workshops are being offered by Shabri Moore of Moore Wealth in partnership with the Frederick County Office of Economic Development.
If you're a federal employee navigating today's challenges, this workshop is designed for you. Get expert guidance on the full range of your federal benefits, including:
✅ Federal Retirement Systems
✅ Retirement Options & Planning Strategies
✅ Social Security
✅ Health Benefits, Life Insurance & Long-Term Care
✅ Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
Whether you're early in your career or approaching retirement, this session will help you understand your options and prepare for the future with confidence. A live Q&A session will follow the presentation—bring your questions!
Here are the registration links:
o In-person events
– https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/e37ac603/?appointmentTypeIds[]=7 8351921
o Navigating Federal Employee Benefits in Uncertain Times
o 1 hour 30 minutes
o Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, at 1:30 PM EDT
o Navigating Federal Employee Benefits in Uncertain Times
o 1 hour 30 minutes
o Tuesday, July 11th, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT
• Virtual event
- https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/e37ac603/?appointmentTypeIds[]=7 8352014
o Navigating Federal Employee Benefits in Uncertain Times (Virtual)
o Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, at 6:00 PM EDT; 1 hour 30 minutes
Unions, groups launch pro bono legal network for federal employees - Reuters, April 16, 2025
See also Legal Support for Federal Worker website
The Federal Work Force Cuts So Far, Agency by Agency - New York Times April 21, 2025
Federal Employees subreddits
Interesting article on Reddit's role in this time: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/19/technology/reddit-va-federal-workers.html
Government Executive, April 21, 2025
Government Executive, Federal Workforce Reduction Tracker, as of April 22, 2025
Frederick County MD - Assistance for Federal Employees
WorkSource Montgomery County MD - Support for Federal Resources Hub
Maryland Department of Labor - Resources for Maryland’s Former Federal Employees and Other Workers Impacted by the Federal Government Transition
American Federation of Government Employee AFGE
Environmental Protection Network
National Active and Retired Federal Employees NARFE
Emerging Threats to the Federal Community: https://www.narfe.org/advocacy/emerging-threats/
Threats to Federal Employee and Retiree Earned Benefits: https://www.narfe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Issue-Brief-Threats-to-Federal-Employees-and-Retirees-2025-1-2.pdf
Partnership for Public Service
Pew Research Foundation - What the Data Says About Federal Workers
Federal Workforce: Resources for Displaced Employees - Consortium of Universities in the Washington Metropolitan Area
Opportunities and Resources for Displaced Federal Workers - University System of Maryland -
Opportunities and Resources for Displaced Federal Workers - Georgetown University
Tuition Assistance for Former Federal Workers - George Washington University