Federal Workers Face Retirement Benefit Cuts: What You Need to Know!

BUY NOW! Federal workers, including letter carriers, are facing a massive threat to their retirement benefits. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability (COR) just advanced a budget reconciliation measure that could slash their benefits by a whopping $50 billion. This is a DISASTER for federal employees who have dedicated their lives to public service. Let's break down what this means for you and why you need to take action NOW!

WHAT'S THE DEAL?

The Republican-supported House budget resolution tasked the COR committee with cutting $50 billion. Their solution? Slash federal employee benefits. Here's what's on the chopping block:

- INCREASED FERS CONTRIBUTION RATE: Existing employees will see their Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) contribution rate jump to 4.4 percent. That's a direct hit to your take-home pay!

- CUTTING FERS RETIREMENT BENEFITS: The FERS special annuity supplement is on the chopping block. This could leave you with thousands of dollars less in retirement benefits.

- REDUCED ANNUITY PAYMENTS: Your annuity will now be calculated based on your high-five salary average instead of the high-three. That's a HUGE cut to your retirement income!

WHO'S BEHIND THIS?

Chairman James Comer (R-KY) is pushing these cuts, claiming they'll save federal funds. But Acting Ranking Member Stephen Lynch (D-MA) calls it an ATTACK on federal workers. Even one Republican, Mike Turner (R-OH), opposed the measure, saying, "Employee benefits are not a gift. They are earned."

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is FURIOUS about these cuts. NALC President Brian L. Renfroe called it a "pay cut for letter carriers and all federal employees." The NALC is urging all letter carriers to contact their representatives and demand they oppose these changes. YOU NEED TO TAKE ACTION NOW!

WHY THIS MATTERS

These cuts could have DEVASTATING long-term economic implications. Reduced consumer spending, decreased quality of public services, increased public debt, and heightened inequality are all on the table. This is a BATTLE for the future of federal employees and the broader economy.

DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN!

The next step is for the measure to be considered by the full House. Republican House leadership plans to vote on all reconciliation measures before the end of May. With extremely tight margins in the House, passing this in the full chamber will be TOUGH. But that doesn't mean it's impossible. YOU NEED TO FIGHT BACK!

CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES NOW! Tell them to oppose these changes to your benefits and what you pay for them. CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION!

This is a CRUCIAL moment for federal employees. DO NOT LET THEM TAKE YOUR BENEFITS! Stand up, fight back, and make your voice heard. YOU DESERVE BETTER!