Your Advocate as Federal Benefits Experts
FEDforum, FEDforum Introduction National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) FEDforum, FEDforum Introduction National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE)

Your Advocate as Federal Benefits Experts

For 100 years, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), has been a trusted source of knowledge for the federal community, Capitol Hill, the executive branch and the media. NARFE is the only organization solely dedicated to the welfare of federal workers and retirees, providing them with valuable guidance, timely resources, and persuasive advocacy.

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Advocates for Equal Opportunity, Dismantling Systemic Discrimination
FEDforum, FEDforum Introduction Blacks In Government (BIG) FEDforum, FEDforum Introduction Blacks In Government (BIG)

Advocates for Equal Opportunity, Dismantling Systemic Discrimination

Blacks In Government was organized in 1975 and incorporated as a non-profit organization under the District of Columbia jurisdiction in 1976. BIG was conceived at the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (DHEW) by Black Federal employees at the Parklawn Building in Rockville, Maryland.

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Dedicated Service to America for a Century
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Dedicated Service to America for a Century

Established in 1913, the Federal Managers Association (FMA) advocates for excellence in public service through effective management and professionalism, as well as the active representation of its members interests and concerns. FMA advances its mission through consultation with the Executive Branch and advocacy in Congress, top-notch professional development programs, informative publications and networking opportunities for its members.

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Forty Years of Defending Career Federal Executives
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Forty Years of Defending Career Federal Executives

This year marks 40 years of the Senior Executives Association serving as the voice of career leaders and aspiring leaders. Today, SEA is just as committed to defending merit-principles, promoting excellence in government, and ensuring adequate compensation for senior leaders as we have been since our creation in 1980. While these battles change in nature over time, their foundation remains the same: ensuring a qualified and professionalized senior leadership cadre across federal agencies is equipped to serve the American people.

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Relief Open to All Civilian Federal and Postal Employees
FEDforum, FEDforum Introduction Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) FEDforum, FEDforum Introduction Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA)

Relief Open to All Civilian Federal and Postal Employees

If you are unfamiliar with our organization, the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) was established in 1986. We serve federal employees and their families as a national 501c3 charity modelled after military relief organizations. Our programs are open to all civilian federal and postal employees each year. All of our programs are described in detail on our website at feea.org.

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At the Intersection of Science and Governance
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At the Intersection of Science and Governance

As the country responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, we see many examples of the need to coordinate the activities of the scientists and technologists on the front lines of virus response with those of the public administrators charged with protecting and supporting the public. Government leaders are sharing their success stories - not because they are deeply experienced in epidemiology or medicine, but because they have implemented effective strategies for managing resources and making sound, data-informed decisions.

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Defenders of the Classic American Turkey Club
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Defenders of the Classic American Turkey Club

Imagine for a second that you are about to make a classic American turkey club sandwich. What would be some of the ingredients you would need for such? Fresh bread with a thin layer of mayo, medium-thick slices of turkey topped with some salty bacon, and fresh crisp tomato and lettuce to top it all off.

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