As we navigate this unprecedented time, this is WLG’s 3rd email with resources for federal employees and also opportunities for all of us to volunteer and take action to support democracy.
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Time Sensitive Resources:
- Webinars from National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. NARFE is a nonprofit association that represents current and retired federal employees. They are hosting webinars to help federal employees understand the current climate and provide benefits advice: Monday, February 3rd; 2PM ET “Stay or Go” Considering the “Deferred Resignation” Offer, Retirement Options, and Potential Options. https://www.narfe.org/federal-benefits-institute/narfe-webinars/
- Town Hall: U.S. Representative Don Beyer focusing on federal civil servant employees: Monday, February 3rd; 6-7 PM ET; Dial-in Number: 833-998-0892
On Going Resources:
- Civil Service Strong (a project of Democracy Forward and partners) https://www.civilservicestrong.org/resources (e.g. cautions about the “Fork in the Road” email.) See also the warning from U.S. Senator Tim Kane HERE.
- If You Can Keep It (a project of Protect Democracy and partners) (e.g. “What Civil Servants Need to Know in Week Two” by Erica Newland https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/what-civil-servants-need-to-know
Volunteer and “Take Action” Opportunities
- Lawyers for Good Government. They are set up to use volunteers. They can’t guarantee they have a project right now, but sign up HERE: https://www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/volunteer
- They also have ongoing “take action” initiatives HERE: https://www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/take-action
- Lawyers Defending American Democracy (LDAD) Encouraging lawyers to support the guardrails of democracy including the rule of law. See their engagement project HERE and bring this initiative to your bar association.
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And please send us other resources and volunteer opportunities that come to your attention.
Thank You
Cory Amron, President
