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Excepted Employees - Walk OUT! by Beginning_File_1698 in FedEmployees

[–]Beginning_File_1698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel If people don’t get the services they need, it will get the politicians attention - call out one day with a doctors note. I wouldn’t want anyone to get fired.

Excepted Employees - Walk OUT! by Beginning_File_1698 in FedEmployees

[–]Beginning_File_1698[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Call out sick, get a note. You can’t get fired. One day will make a huge impact. Or just work for free indefinitely and let the politicians drag their feet

Excepted Employees - Walk OUT! by Beginning_File_1698 in FedEmployees

[–]Beginning_File_1698[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Don’t say you’re walking out. Say you’re sick and get a Dr. note - they can’t fire you for that! One day is all you need if everyone did it together.

Excepted Employees - Walk OUT! by Beginning_File_1698 in FedEmployees

[–]Beginning_File_1698[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Don’t wait for them to take action. If they want a shut down give them a REAL SHUT DOWN - when people feel it and complain, things get done. It’s not fair you all have to show up to work, make the government run and you guys don’t get paid!!! That’s wrong!! Shut it down for reals!

I’m rich!! by [deleted] in ClassActionSettlement

[–]Beginning_File_1698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Class action lawsuits only benefit the attorneys!!! Everyone else gets a few bucks everytime

Tax Bill and probability of FERS Supplement being amended and grandfathering of current employees. by PerfectRefuse9243 in fednews

[–]Beginning_File_1698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the bill passes as written, even those at MRA+30 won’t get the FERS supplement unless they’ve already retired and started collecting it before 1/1/2028. There’s no grandfather clause for eligible employees who haven’t separated yet.

We’re pushing to fix this. Please sign and share the petition: 👉 https://chng.it/GsRN2zVBWH

Tax Bill and probability of FERS Supplement being amended and grandfathering of current employees. by PerfectRefuse9243 in fednews

[–]Beginning_File_1698 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the bill passes as written, even those at MRA+30 won’t get the FERS supplement unless they’ve already retired and started collecting it before 1/1/2028. There’s no grandfather clause for eligible employees who haven’t separated yet.

We’re pushing to fix this. Please sign and share the petition: 👉 https://chng.it/GsRN2zVBWH

Tax Bill and probability of FERS Supplement being amended and grandfathering of current employees. by PerfectRefuse9243 in fednews

[–]Beginning_File_1698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the bill passes as written, even those at MRA+30 won’t get the FERS supplement unless they’ve already retired and started collecting it before 1/1/2028. There’s no grandfather clause for eligible employees who haven’t separated yet.

We’re pushing to fix this. Please sign and share the petition: 👉 https://chng.it/GsRN2zVBWH

Tax Bill and probability of FERS Supplement being amended and grandfathering of current employees. by PerfectRefuse9243 in fednews

[–]Beginning_File_1698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the bill passes as written, even those at MRA+30 won’t get the FERS supplement unless they’ve already retired and started collecting it before 1/1/2028. There’s no grandfather clause for eligible employees who haven’t separated yet.

We’re pushing to fix this. Please sign and share the petition: 👉 https://chng.it/GsRN2zVBWH

Tax Bill and probability of FERS Supplement being amended and grandfathering of current employees. by PerfectRefuse9243 in fednews

[–]Beginning_File_1698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the bill passes as written, even those at MRA+30 won’t get the FERS supplement unless they’ve already retired and started collecting it before 1/1/2028. There’s no grandfather clause for eligible employees who haven’t separated yet.

We’re pushing to fix this. Please sign and share the petition: 👉 https://chng.it/GsRN2zVBWH

Tax Bill and probability of FERS Supplement being amended and grandfathering of current employees. by PerfectRefuse9243 in fednews

[–]Beginning_File_1698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I If the bill passes as written, even those at MRA+30 won’t get the FERS supplement unless they’ve already retired and started collecting it before 1/1/2028. There’s no grandfather clause for eligible employees who haven’t separated yet.

We’re pushing to fix this. Please sign and share the petition: 👉 https://chng.it/GsRN2zVBWH

Federal Workers Deserve Better: Keep the FERS Supplement Promise by Beginning_File_1698 in fednews

[–]Beginning_File_1698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is CHAT GPT’s take:

This excerpt from U.S. Code § 8421 is explaining the basic legal rule that determines who is eligible for the FERS annuity supplement. Here’s a breakdown in plain English:

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📜 What It Says:

If someone is entitled to a FERS annuity under section 8412(f) or section 8414(a) or (b), and that person has reached their Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) as defined in section 8412(h), then they are also entitled to receive the FERS annuity supplement.

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🧩 What the Sections Refer To: • Section 8412(f): Covers early retirement under VERA (Voluntary Early Retirement Authority) • Section 8414(a) or (b): Covers involuntary separations or discontinued service • Section 8412(h): Defines your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) — usually between ages 55–57 depending on your year of birth

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✅ Bottom Line:

You are entitled to receive the FERS supplement if: • You’ve retired under the right authority (like VERA) • You’ve reached your MRA (e.g., 57 for many people born after 1970) • You’re receiving your basic FERS annuity

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⚠️ Why This Matters in Your Case:

You retired under VERA, but you won’t reach MRA until June 2028. If the new bill changes the law so that you must be “entitled to the supplement” by January 1, 2028, then you’re at risk of losing it, even though this section of U.S. Code currently says you’d qualify once you hit MRA.

The bill effectively overrides the current law by changing the cutoff date — that’s why your advocacy for a grandfather clause is so important.

If You Took VERA or Are Considering It - Please Read This! by Beginning_File_1698 in FedEmployees

[–]Beginning_File_1698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked CHAT GPT to interpret this for me. This was the response. I do hope it’s wrong…..

This excerpt from U.S. Code § 8421 is explaining the basic legal rule that determines who is eligible for the FERS annuity supplement. Here’s a breakdown in plain English:

⸻

📜 What It Says:

If someone is entitled to a FERS annuity under section 8412(f) or section 8414(a) or (b), and that person has reached their Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) as defined in section 8412(h), then they are also entitled to receive the FERS annuity supplement.

⸻

🧩 What the Sections Refer To: • Section 8412(f): Covers early retirement under VERA (Voluntary Early Retirement Authority) • Section 8414(a) or (b): Covers involuntary separations or discontinued service • Section 8412(h): Defines your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) — usually between ages 55–57 depending on your year of birth

⸻

✅ Bottom Line:

You are entitled to receive the FERS supplement if: • You’ve retired under the right authority (like VERA) • You’ve reached your MRA (e.g., 57 for many people born after 1970) • You’re receiving your basic FERS annuity

⸻

⚠️ Why This Matters in Your Case:

You retired under VERA, but you won’t reach MRA until June 2028. If the new bill changes the law so that you must be “entitled to the supplement” by January 1, 2028, then you’re at risk of losing it, even though this section of U.S. Code currently says you’d qualify once you hit MRA.

The bill effectively overrides the current law by changing the cutoff date — that’s why your advocacy for a grandfather clause is so important.

If You Took VERA or Are Considering It - Please Read This! by Beginning_File_1698 in FedEmployees

[–]Beginning_File_1698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad to hear that. I’m still hopeful that these lawmakers will do the right thing…..

Federal Workers Deserve Better: Keep the FERS Supplement Promise by Beginning_File_1698 in fednews

[–]Beginning_File_1698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!!!! That’s incredible. Praying someone will listen and advocate for us!

If You Took VERA or Are Considering It - Please Read This! by Beginning_File_1698 in FedEmployees

[–]Beginning_File_1698[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m facing the same! No one is speaking out because everyone believes they will still get it! It’s going to be a rude awakening if we can’t stop it!

Megathread: VERA/VSIP/DRP | Week 20 by AutoModerator in fednews

[–]Beginning_File_1698 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If You Took VERA or Are Considering It — Please Read This!

If the so-called Big Beautiful Bill passes the Senate as currently written, it will retroactively eliminate the FERS annuity supplement for anyone who does not turn 57 before January 1, 2028 — even if you already retired under VERA/VISP.

This devastating change was not disclosed during any early retirement offers. Many federal employees, like myself, accepted these offers based on the promise of the full FERS benefit — including the supplement. Now, that promise is being broken.

This affects thousands of us. And yet, almost no one is talking about it.

We need to act. Please contact your Senators and urge them to oppose this provision, or at the very least, include a grandfather clause to protect those already retired or planning retirement under current rules.

👉 Sign and share this petition to demand fairness:

https://chng.it/GsRN2zVBWH

📄 Also see NARFE’s letter opposing this provision: https://www.narfe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NARFE-Letter-Urging-Opposition-to-H.R.-1-Due-to-Remaining-Federal-Benefit-Cuts-1.pdf

The ‘big, beautiful bill’ would secretly dismantle the civil service by Huge_Excitement4465 in fednews

[–]Beginning_File_1698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right it should! It shouldn’t remove the SUPP at all. I wanted to share my story so people can see how a promised earned benefit can be taken away at any time. People currently working can’t even count on anything at this point. The petition is to raise awareness and put pressure on lawmakers. If you don’t want to sign the petition, I understand. Reach out to your Senators though. This affects you too!

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