Congressional Action

We have submitted the AFEEC (our former name) NDAA 2027 input. The input was prepared through your co-workers that volunteered to help. Both, the Senate Chairman and Ranking member have confirmed receipt. It’s a start to our independence in seeking fixes to Europe Issues.

Changes to Our Operations in Europe

For over 3 years, District 14 has championed a permanent representation presence in Europe. Regrettably, AFGE National disagrees, in our opinion. While disappointed, we District 14 is not walking away from our members in Europe. We are seeking to develop an independent footprint like all Locals. A legal representative will be appointed President of Local 14, to ensure development of permanent operations – this is a process. Local 14 stands empowered to chart its path, with help from DIstrict 14. The goal is a Europe-recognized entity, a “Europe Council.” Through the newly established AFEEC, the future now rests — in your hands. More to come.

MEETING/EVENTS

Come to our meeting on August 25, 2026, 19:30 hrs Berlin Time, and learn more.

Our new beginning is a promise for a new future. We are looking for those that see beginning a new operation as challenges.

It is open to everyone. Zoom Data will be sent by email to members and supporters for this first meeting.

We are in the process of seeking various recognitions in Europe – something the national office of AFGE has not done. There is more to come.

Schedule: Policy/Career

Executive Order 14410, recently resulted in 8,000 employees (we are told at GS-15 and above) moved into a new “Schedule Policy/Career” category. Reclassified employees are now at-will workers — and most will lose access to recruitment incentives and student loan repayment. The order is being challenged in federal court, making that litigation the single most important variable for the months ahead. The goal has been stated to move 50,000 more feds into this pay schedule.

Non-Disclosure Agreement

OPM released plans for a standardized NDA aimed at “stopping government documents” from being leaked. It would cover internal agency operations, personnel matters, procurement processes, and any sensitive pre-decisional material not currently public. There is conflict with various existing laws and CBAs. OPM frames it as documenting existing obligations, but experts warn that amid OPM’s new suitability powers (can revoke your suitability for work), it creates a pathway to purge employees deemed not loyal. The comment period is still running.

Feds Shrunk by 250,000

A GAO report found that nearly 378,000 employees separated from 22 major agencies in 2025 while only 127,000 were hired — a net loss of over 256,000 workers, or about 11%. 18 of the 22 agencies saw declines exceeding 10%, with the “Edu” Department losing over 45% of its workers. It’s the first data-backed picture of the full reduction, and its implications for agency capacity are still being “absorbed.” Media reports note the government spent between $12 B and $21B on the Deferred Resignation Program. Congressional Democrats put the figure higher amid litigation over many employment matters ongoing.