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NFFE-Forest Service Council

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We represent the 20,000+ employees of the US Forest Service www.nffe-fsc.org linktr.ee/NFFE_FSC

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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Tomorrow is national taco day. There are free tacos to be had. Plz plan accordingly! #bettertogether #mmmtacos #nationalTacoDay
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Fire season 2026 found us fighting wildfires shoulder to shoulder w/ our Aussie brothers&sisters. We caught up w/a few on their days off to talk solidarity & see if reasons for joining their local down under are similiar to here in the states- they are! #bettertogether #ourworkmatters #unionstrong
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We're actively organizing Forest Service units.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Please take a minute to sign this petition against the USDA Reorganization. The services these agencies provide will be greatly reduced, directly impact Americans everyday lives. actionnetwork.org/forms/stop-t...
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Stop the USDA "Reorganization"! Sign the letter to urge that USDA Protect Federal Workers, Our Food System, and the Public
An open letter to: The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture The Honorable Stephen A. Vaden, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independe...
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Please take a minute to sign this petition against the USDA Reorganization. The services these agencies provide will be greatly reduced, directly impact Americans everyday lives. actionnetwork.org/forms/stop-t...
actionnetwork.org
Stop the USDA "Reorganization"! Sign the letter to urge that USDA Protect Federal Workers, Our Food System, and the Public
An open letter to: The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture The Honorable Stephen A. Vaden, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independe...
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Several of our members contributed to this article www.cbsnews.com/news/firefig... #bettertogether #nffestrong #ourworkmatters
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Firefighters struggle with staffing, equipment shortages amid record wildfire season: "We're running thin"
Wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres of land in the U.S. this year, and at the peak of the season, there weren't enough people or equipment to fight them.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Our national team was on the hill this week fighting for firefighter health protections! #bettertogether #nffestrong @iamunion.bsky.social
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Four unions representing U.S. Department of Agriculture employees, joined by nonprofit organizations and local governments from across the country, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California challenging the Trump administration’s reorganization of the USDA.
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Unions File Lawsuit to Halt USDA Reorganization
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 28/08/2026
This Labor Day, we’re going to show the billionaires who we are and how we fight. We will stand together to rally, speak up.and demand better for working people. Find an event near you and join us: betterinaunion.org
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It's Better in a Union
Support Workers! Labor Day is a celebration of the power and solidarity our labor movement has when we come together. And this year, we're using it to speak up for working people. Find an Event Share Your Story Working people know it's better in a union...
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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 28/08/2026
Oregon's U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, Dems, demand USDA officials investigate Undersecretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment Michael Boren for allegedly diverting scarce firefighting resources to a 7-acre fire near his private ranch in Idaho: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/08/28/d...
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Dems push Trump administration for investigation into wildfire response near Boren’s Idaho ranch • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Washington Post reported the USDA undersecretary pushed federal officials to boost response to wildfire near his private Sawtooth ranch.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Huge win today! It will go into effect in 30days and applies to all pay series (gs, gw, wg). www.nffe.org/press-releas...
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After Years of Union Advocacy, NFFE Achieves Victory in Providing Hazardous Duty Pay for Prescribed Fire Activities | National Federation of Federal Employees
The rule was proposed after the NFFE legal team and Forest Service Council (NFFE-FSC) approached OPM about providing hazard pay for prescribed fire activities, originally in 2022.
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Emily Dolhansky @emilydolhansky.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Hey Redding folks! Come join your fellow BLM/USFS unionists for some solidarity and tacos next Friday. ✊🌮
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The fact that the chief doesn't realize that 40% of nonfire employees are redcarded, as in have fire qualifications, and also respond to all risk events like hurricanes is bonkers.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Please join us Thursday! #1u @machinistsunion.bsky.social
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
This fire is not normal- there are 8 canoe based rangers evacuating the entire million acre Boundary Water Canoe Area. #wildfire isn't just a western issue
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NFFE local 125 @nffe-local125.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Anyone have connections on the UWC? We're trying to get the last couple signatures so we can file. Please share this link with folks- the responses come back to me. We're going to have folks in town in 2 weeks if folks would like to talk to one of them one on one.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache national forest employees- we would love to get you some protections!
1) what does box 37 on your sf 50 say? 7777 you are eligible to be in the bargianing unit, 8888 you are a supervisor or see privileged things. 
2) let's get your unit organized, and the protections  of our contract, including our recent telework and remote work arbitration win. 
3) please fill out this encrypted form that comes to the organizing committee so that we can reach out and answer any questions you might have. Bit.ly/4yiAE4P.

The back ground is boring royal blue with a gold border. There is a qr code in the lower right corner that will take you to the same link
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Work for the #forestservice? Let's get you union coverage if you don't already have it.
The Arbitration win only applies to bargaining unit employees. We can't change the decision, but we can grow the bargaining unit so that more folks are covered. 
1 what does box 37 on your sf 50 say? 2009 you are already in the bargianing unit, 7777 you are eligible  to be in the bargianing unit, 8888 you are a supervisor or see privileged  things. 2 lets get your unit organized- fill out this form bit.ly/4yiAE4P or there is a qr code in the lower right corner.
Nffe.org nffe-fsc.org
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Happy Friday! NFFE Wins Arbitration, Restoring Telework and Remote Work for U.S. Forest Service Employees www.nffe.org/press-releas...
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NFFE Wins Arbitration, Restoring Telework and Remote Work for U.S. Forest Service Employees | National Federation of Federal Employees
The decision was a result of the union filing a grievance which alleged agency management violated the NFFE-USFS Master Agreement by unilaterally cancelling telework and remote work agreements of…
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A way to help all 5 victims of the Snider fire including the two who are in the burn unit still.
Nffe logo at top center on an all white background. Text reads: on June 27th the wildland fire fighting community lost three firefighters and two more are in the burn unit due to the Snyder Fire. The Rifle Helitack has set up an account to support the families and surviving members at Alpine Bank. There are three qr codes to left is for Alpine Bank, right is for the wildland firefighter foundation, the lower left is for the Eric Marsh Foundation. At the bottom is a blue that says: if donating via the two foundations, donations will go to the general fund unless you add a remark that the donation is for the Snyder Fire Fighters. In the lower right there is a fire ax on its head with a yellow hardhat hung on the butt of the handle. There is a bouquet of flowers resting at the bottom of the makeshift memorial.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area who successfully voted to join local 466! @iamunion.bsky.social @nffe.bsky.social
A peaceful glassy lake reflects the blue sky and clouds above and the verdent vegetation on the shore. A welcome portal sign for the Land Between the lakes NRA is in the bottom right.  At the top of the slide it says" nffe-fsc welcomes all of the elligible employees of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (NRA). There is a good line framing the slide, nffe eagle and cogs logo at the top middle and the web addresses nffe.org and nffe-fsc.org at the bottom in a ticket bit of the frame.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy 4th of July Everyone! Be safe, hydrate, and enjoy!
White background. Red and blue scrolly text says happy 4th of july 250
Below that in block print- life, liberty and the persuit of happiness. 
The nffe eagle and cogs logo is below that.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Honoring Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, and Sydney Watson, who lost their lives working on the Knowles Fire on June 27th, 2026. Knowles Fire Memorial Honoring our Fallen Firefighters July 5th, 2026 11:00-1:00p MDT Las Colonias Park- Amphitheater 925 Struthers Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 Or💻
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Knowles Fire Memorial Service
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
They are so close to having the required number of signatures! Do you know anyone on the Uintah-Wasatch-Cache who would like to sign an 1187 to get them over the line?
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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 01/07/2026
USDA’s excuse that closed offices are due to “departed employees” and “budget constraints” technically checks out, when you skip the part that #USDA and #DOGE did the departing through 20,000 cut by DOGE… Just skip that part… www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/...
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USDA Blames Closed Offices on Departed Employees and Budget Constraints
USDA officials told Congress that staffing shortages at FSA and NRCS -- driven by employee departures, hiring constraints and limited funding -- have left some county offices understaffed or closed. T...
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Emily Barker was a remarkable person who brought joy to everyone around her. Her sudden passing while fighting wildfires has left her family devastated. This fundraiser aims to support them during this incredibly tough time. If you can, consider donating/ sharing this post. Every little bit counts.
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Alt US Forest Service @altusfs.altgov.info · 30/06/2026
BIG THANKS to @repdexteror.bsky.social @neguse.house.gov & @nffe-fsc.bsky.social for action to protect wildland firefighters’ health. #AltCitizen ACTION: If in FIRE-PRONE RED STATE plz reach out to your House Rep to encourage bi-partisan support for this. ☎️: (202) 224-3121 Presser on YouTube:
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Dexter Remarks at Wildfire Action Now Press Conference
YouTube video by Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We would like to signal boost any fundraisers for the survivors or loved ones of the Knowles/Gore Fires. Please dm us any links we should be aware of.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Nicholas A. Hutcherson was a brave wildland firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting communities and public lands. This fundraiser is just getting started, and sharing helps so much in these early days. Even if you can't donate, a quick share can help. gofund.me/8af002151
A younger guy smiles from under a grey hardhat. The graphic says 32k$ is needed to reach the gofundme goal.  The title of the fundraiser is Nicholas A Hutcherson, fallen hero in line of duty.  A yellow donate now sticker is on the graphic.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) mourns the tragic loss of three federal wildland firefighters who died in the line of duty, while responding to the Knowles and Gore Fires along the Colorado-Utah border. The fires, now merged, are the Snyder Mesa Fire.
The background is a mountain meadow from the adjacent forest to the fire.  There is a lake in the background and peaks in the far distance. White text reads: The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) mourns the tragic loss of three federal wildland firefighters who died in the line of duty, while responding to the Knowles and Gore Fires (both now the Snyder Mesa Fire). We also extend our heartfelt wishes for the full recovery of  the two firefighters injured in the line of duty.  Our hearts are with their family, friends and coworkers.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Heavy hearts. Stay safe. Get support if you think you might need it. www.nffe.org/press-releas...
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NFFE Mourns the Loss of Three Federal Wildland Firefighters, Two More Firefighters Badly Injured | National Federation of Federal Employees
The tragic incident occurred while crews were responding to the Knowles and Gore Fires along the Colorado-Utah border.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
If Congress could hear one thing from our members, what would it be? Whitney Patterson from NFFE Local 1919 shares her message from Legislative Week on the Forest Service reorganization.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Day 5 That's a wrap; What a week! Over the past five days, we met w/ lawmakers, shared the stories of our federal employees, & advocated for legislation that will strengthen the federal wildland firefighting workforce & agencies that serve our public lands. #NFFE #UnionStrong #LegislativeWeek
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Dear followers- which is better a) as many photos as possible attached to the first post and then a text thread or b) space the photos out through the thread?
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Day 4 of Legislative Week is in the books! 💚 Another full day of meetings on Capitol Hill gave us the opportunity to continue advocating for the federal workforce, federal wildland firefighters, and the land we proudly steward. #NFFE #NFFEFSC #LegislativeWeek
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
If Congress could hear one thing from our members, what would it be? Whitney Patterson from NFFE Local 1919 shares her message from Legislative Week on the Forest Service reorganization.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Day 3 of Legislative Week was our busiest yet! From a full schedule of meetings on Capitol Hill to a powerful wildfire action press conference, our team spent the day advocating for the federal workforce and the communities we serve.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
If Congress could hear one thing from our members, what would it be?  Ashley Letscher from NFFE Local 1836 shares her message from Legislative Week. 🇺🇸💙 #NFFE #LegislativeWeek #UnionStrong
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Day 3 in DC! 🌲 A full day of meetings, a wildfire action and Save the Forest Service press conference, and more momentum for the legislation our members need. Every conversation brings us one step closer to meaningful change. #NFFE #UnionStrong #LegislativeWeek
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Day 2 recap ✅John Dyche from NFFE Local 376 Yesterday we continued advocating for Forest Service employees and the public lands we serve, sharing the real world impacts of the challenges facing our workforce and the solutions Congress can support. #NFFE #NFFEFSC #LegislativeWeek
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ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 23/06/2026
Management says they won’t replace us with AI. But “we’re gonna need that in writing,” says reporter and ProPublica podcast host Jessica Lussenhop. Here’s how you can support our fight:
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Day 2- NFFE FSC Legislative Week Another successful day advocating for Forest Service employees & the lands we serve. We had good conversations, gained support for key issues & strengthened relationships with lawmakers & their staff. #NFFE #UnionStrong #LegislativeWeek
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The the tune of Come Together by The Beatles. The views in the way to the @nffe.bsky.social awards ceremony where President Randy Irwin spoke. #bettertogether #nffestrong #LegislativeWeek with @iamunion.bsky.social
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Tomorrow! 6/24 we would love to have friendly faces in the camera shot.
A flyer in teal and greens with an orange and teal tent in the lower right corner dressing your eye down to the weblink www.nffe.org/usfs-reorg

The body of the flier says: Save the US Forest Service 
June 24, 10am, House Triangle
In the DC area and interested in helping save the US Forest Service from being gutted?  We are planning a press conference at the Triangle on wednesday  June 24. We would like supporters in the shot.  Please gather at 10am for the 11am main event.

Free t-shirts for the first 130 members and allies to arrive.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Today our members hit Capitol Hill to advocate for the Forest Service members who keep our public lands,communities, and forests running. From wildfire response & workforce retention to fair pay & employee protections, we’re ensuring federal employees are heard where decisions are made.
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Monday (6/22) kicks off our annual legislative week. NFFE reps from across the country will gather in Washington DC to meet with members of Congress about legislation that matters to us. View the slides to find out what you can do to help. #wildlandfire #unionstrong #federalworkers
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Please make time to respond www.sniderlaw.com/current_case...
Yes we really have a lawsuit going with Snider& associates. The lawsuit has been progressing since 2017. The original grievance alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Title V (FEPA), among other violations.

The case applies to all fs employees who have felt pressured to work through lunch or late without pay. So, most of us.

https://www.sniderlaw.com/current_cases/nffe-forest-service-council-v-u-s-forest-service/
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
@iamunion.bsky.social @nffe.bsky.social and everyone else! #signalboost #savetheUSFS
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
@iamunion.bsky.social @nffe.bsky.social and everyone else! #signalboost #savetheUSFS
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Federal Workers United @fedworkersunited.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
HAPPENING NOW! We're joining federal workers & allies to defend the Forest Service staff from Trump's attempt to destroy the agency. Call Congress & tell them to stop the reorganization that would privatize our public forests. tinyurl.com/act4usfs #SaveUSFS #ProtectOurForests
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NFFE-Forest Service Council @nffe-fsc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Attn NFFE-Forest Service Council Bargaining Unit Employees, We are writing to provide an update on the 0456 Wildland Firefighter series conversion and to share NFFE-FSC’s current position. We delayed releasing messaging on this topic because our research revealed a significant concern: 🧵
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