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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.

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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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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Community Engagement
I am so grateful for all of the air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration agents keeping us all safe and still working without pay during the shutdown. I flew through San Diego, and you wouldn't have known there was a shutdown because the airport was well-staffed and there were minimal delays. So just a huge shout-out to the professionalism and dedication of these fine individuals. We all really appreciate you.
Ellen, California
Workforce Engagement
I started in service more than 20 years ago as a Presidential Management Fellow at a Department of Health and Human Services operating division and was fired in July. My work centered on mental health, dementia, pain, autism, long-term care and other issues that impact millions of Americans enrolled in public health programs. I loved my job and enjoyed working side by side with others dedicated to improving the health and well-being of millions of Americans. It was a shock to be kicked out. The forced retirement process has been awful — people eligible for retirement do not qualify for severance or unemployment, and we continue to wait for the Office of Personnel Management to process our paperwork. Older adult retirement-eligible federal employees are also impacted by backups in Medicare Part B enrollment, as Social Security is similarly stalled. I was diagnosed with cancer only weeks after being fired and have had multiple surgeries. Now I have bills for copays I should not be responsible for. I still can't believe the treatment we've been subjected to.
Ellen B, Maryland
Science
My husband is a federal employee, a hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey. A large part of his job is making sure that the bodies of water that feed municipal water supplies are safe. He also has been doing highway runoff studies to see how much water pollution is caused by cars and find a way to lower it. Due to this shutdown, we are extremely affected. I am a cancer survivor who lost my job due to cuts at the Department of Energy.
Erica W, United States of America
Veterans
As a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who served during Vietnam, I would like to share a message of encouragement and appreciation for our federal workers affected by the shutdown. I want to express my heartfelt support for all our federal workers during these unprecedented times. I know how difficult it must be to find yourselves in this situation — working without pay, facing uncertainty, and wondering how long it will last. Many of you, like me, have dedicated your lives to serving this nation. We've made commitments to our country, our communities, and our families. To see that dedication met with indifference by political leaders is painful and unfair. I'd be honored if you would consider posting or sharing it with your community of federal employees.
Regalado "Paul" Lastra, United States of America
Human Services
I fell behind in filing my federal tax return, for which I had a refund coming, and mailed my return for tax year 2021 on the last possible date — April 15, 2025. It never arrived. I called the IRS, and a patient woman walked me through what to do, fielded all my nervous questions, and spelled out follow-up steps if needed. Within a month, my substantial refund was in my bank account. Whew!
Karen , United States of America
Community Engagement
My interaction with federal employees has touched every aspect of my life. I'm the daughter of a retired lifetime federal employee and the daughter and granddaughter of veterans. I'm a former public educator and parent of public school students. I now work in a support role in the health care industry. I've experienced the important role federal employees play in ensuring equity and access to vital services like health care and education. I've enjoyed the benefits of safe travel due to our TSA and air traffic controllers, and access to our country's beautiful natural resources because of our rangers and park staff. And I've experienced the stress of a household where the primary earner is furloughed for an indefinite amount of time. I support our federal employees.
Kerri , United States of America
Workforce Engagement
I worked in DEIA and HR. I am disappointed with how diversity has been discarded. It's salt in the wound today because I have to sell my home in a market sure to go underwater. I remain hopeful and pray for you all who are affected. As much as I feel deflated, I understand this is a time for us to pivot and with fresh perspectives about what is next.
Ian, District of Columbia

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