Politicians find it difficult to withstand public pressure amid misconceptions that federal workers are overpaid and receive overly generous retirement packages. Federal retirement benefits, which employees contribute to and work for, are not a gift. These benefits are earned through long-term government service and employee contributions. Delayed COLAs, pay freezes and other benefit changes have cost federal workers and retirees billions of dollars over the past decade. On Capitol Hill, in state legislatures and communities across America, it is working to provide the public with a clear understanding of federal service.
Few benefits are as valuable to employees and annuitants as health insurance.
It's relentless efforts on behalf of current and future retirees paid off when legislation was enacted to prohibit states from source taxing retirement income paid after 1995. This includes supporting candidates for public office who understand and act on issues important to federal workers and retirees. The Association's continued political power depends on grassroots participation and a growing, supportive, involved membership. You may transfer to a different chapter at any time. In subsequent years, you will receive a dues notice for combined national and chapter dues that will be slightly higher depending on the dues established by your local chapter.