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HATCH ACT DO’S AND DON’TS

Advice for FEA Members on Political Activities and the Hatch Act The “Hatch Act” is the law that defines what Congress allows federal employees to do (or not to do) […] Read More

FEBRUARY 3 2021 FEA EUROPE UPDATE

Terry’s Update 3 February 2021 1. FEA Europe Elections 2. Black History Month 3. NEA Leadership Training 4. President’s Day Info 5. Social Security Deferral Info 6. National School Counseling […] Read More

JANUARY 30, 2021 FEA PRESIDENT’S REPORT

TO: FEA Members Worldwide FROM: Brian Chance, FEA President RE: FEA President’s Report DATE: January 30, 2021 A NEW ADMINISTRATION In his first few days in office, President Biden issued […] Read More

JANUARY 27 2021 FEA PACIFIC UPDATE

Amy Sweeney – Area Director Robin Smith – UniServ/General Counsel Stephanie Trotter – Assistant UniServ New Year, New President, New Beginnings Here’s to a 2021 filled with change for the […] Read More

JANUARY 6 2021 FEA EUROPE UPDATE

Terry’s Update 6 January 2021 1. Martin Luther King Jr Day 2. NEA Read Across America Grants 3. Social Security Deferral Info 4. Learn and Earn with FEA’s Book Clubs […] Read More

REPAYMENT OF DEFERRED 2020 SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES

Social Security taxes that were deferred from federal employees’ pay over the last third of 2020 will now be collected in installments between pay periods ending January 16 and December […] Read More

DFAS NOTICE ON COLLECTION OF DEFERRED SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES

The following information related to collection of deferred Social Security taxes was released December 18 by DFAS. Please read below to find information about your situation and consult with a […] Read More

OVERSEAS BARGAINING UPDATE #11

December 17, 2020 As we head into the winter break, the outcome of negotiations on a new Overseas contract remains up in the air. Following 30 days of renegotiations, which […] Read More

DECEMBER 17, 2020 FEA PRESIDENT’S REPORT

TO: FEA Members Worldwide FROM: Brian Chance, FEA President RE: FEA President’s Report DATE: December 17, 2020 OVERSEAS CONTRACT STATUS As we head into the winter break, the outcome of negotiations on a […] Read More

INTERESTED IN SERVING AS FEA HCR Coordinator?

The current FEA State Human and Civil Rights (HCR) Coordinator has indicated she will be stepping down from her position. Under the FEA Constitution, the FEA Board of Directors is […] Read More