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Make sure policymakers and leaders across the country know your views and understand the importance of the nonpartisan federal workforce. Below are concrete ways to make sure your voice is heard.

10 Actions You Can Take Today 

Write or call your member of Congress

Let your representatives know that you support an apolitical civil service that is committed to serving their constituents and to upholding the Constitution.

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Contact the White House

Let the White House know your views and urge the administration to approach reshaping the federal workforce with a thoughtful, transparent strategy in partnership with career civil service leaders.

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Share your story with us

To help us highlight your work and impact, use this form to tell us about your federal job, the people you helped, and what the public lost when your job or program was eliminated. 

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Participate in local town halls or community events

Share your story with your local community. Tell people about the work you did, the people you helped and why a professional civil service matters. 

Write a letter to the editor

Submit a letter to the editor, or commentary to your local news outlet, and share how the federal workforce affects your community. Most local outlets have a submission process, which you can find by searching “letter to the editor” + [outlet name].

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Get involved with Public Service Recognition Week: May 4-10, 2025

PSRW has been celebrated the first week of May since 1985 (beginning on the first Sunday of the month) to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees. Find out how you can support PSRW and organize events in your community.

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Write a message of support

Let other civil servants know you appreciate them and the work they do on our behalf.

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The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that relies on support from generous donors. Please consider a gift to help us support federal employees and champion effective government. Your donation will help us publish critical research, share stories of federal service and impact, educate policymakers about the importance of a modern civil service and strategies for improvement, and create resources to help federal employees navigate the current environment.   

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I am a proud, passionate federal civil servant. It is part of my identity. My great-grandfather served in the Italian military for four years in the late 1890s. He waited seven years and went through the paperwork process to become a U.S. citizen. His son, my grandfather, joined the U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s to assist his family during the Great Depression. After a few years in the CCC, when WWII broke out, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served three years in combat in Europe fighting the Nazis. When public service called, the men in my family, including myself, never hesitated to serve. I am very proud to continue that tradition of public service. My federal colleagues are the most dedicated hardworking employees I know. They are duty-bound and make untold sacrifices to keep the country safe. I consider it a honor to serve alongside them. I believe I am making both my great-grandfather and grandfather very proud. God bless the United States of America!
Christian, Florida
Community Engagement
I am a state of Texas worker, so I don't have a story. I just wanted to offer some words of encouragement to the federal workers and let you all know that you matter. I hope you are proud of the work you have done thus far and continue to make a difference. Thank you so much for your service.
LaShonda, Texas
Workforce Engagement
Ms. Rachel Robinson gave to SPAR Tool Analytic Network (SPARTAN) development as an integral modeling lead, ensuring the base file containing SPAR data was provided to the team and leading communication with contract support and domestic operations to ensure data elements matched the required senior leader graphical output. She also supported the division as the Modeling Support Branch lead for 30 days during this rating period. Rachel has also been providing excellent support for the COMPO Split and National Guard and Reserve Equipment Report efforts.
Reginald, District of Columbia
Dr. Cristin Chall facilitated the transition from a U.S. Army Pacific-focused wargame to a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command wargame. He became a critical interlocutor between the participating staffs and the Center for Army Analysis wargame team. He also served as co-author for the UP 24 final report. While he contributed directly to the report, his most significant accomplishment was assisting others in synthesizing and drafting their contributions. Leadership often uses and cites the report to promote and drive change within the Defense Department, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the U.S. Army.
Reginald, District of Columbia
Workforce Engagement
Ms. Kristen Clark organized and managed a team of 24 analysts to ensure the team produced the highest-quality analytic wargame, while simultaneously executing nearly all iterations with the U.S. Army Pacific to ensure the wargame met the needs of the various components and staff elements. She completed all of this at the highest standard in an incredibly high stress and high pressure environment in a manner that brought great credit to herself and the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8.
Reginald, District of Columbia
Workforce Engagement
Mr. Butler was recognized for his outstanding performance as a Pathways intern in the Director of Materiel Operations Division in the Force Development Directorate. His leadership and performance epitomized the ideals of a G-8 action officer, exuding competency, determination and resiliency under pressure. Mr. Butler's level and quality of work surpassed that of senior and more experienced analysts. His dedication to the organization and mission is unmatched.
Reginald, District of Columbia
Community Engagement
Thanks for the opportunity to learn from you all during my more than 10 years in public service. Without your open doors I would not be the expert you have taught me to be. Thank you, Partnership.
DR DWIGHT Sanders SE, [email protected]

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