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About LiUNA! Local 1776

Local 1776 is part of Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), one of the largest and strongest Unions in the US and Canada with more than 500,000 members in both the private and public sector. We use that strength to make our members’ voices heard.

Our Local specializes in federal workplace matters affecting employees of the US Government including the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Guard. In addition to representation on workplace matters we offer a number of member-only benefits including college degrees for you and your family.

Union's Role in the Workplace

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News Affecting Federal Employees

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Workforce

Trump administration agrees to pause any layoffs at CFPB

A federal judge signed off on the agreement as she weighs the legality of the administration's efforts to shutter the agency.

Social Security to close hearing office in New York

The decision to shutter the busy White Plains Office of Hearings Operations when its lease expires in May comes amid Elon Musk’s effort to cancel thousands of government leases.

See which federal agencies are firing new hires

President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who is leading an initiative to reduce government spending, seek to shrink the federal workforce.

Pay & Benefits

Retirement: How to navigate the current chaos

Amid “deferred resignation” turmoil, federal workers are in uncharted territory. Here’s a little guidance.

How new executive orders will impact FEHB coverage next year

Pay and benefits news you may have missed.

The unplanned retirement dilemma

If you hadn’t given much thought to retirement before receiving the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" email on Jan. 28, you may be in for a few surprises—not all of them pleasant.

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Latest News

DoD walks back policy, reinstates travel coverage for fertility treatments

DoD said the rescinded policy “should not be interpreted as the elimination of access to non-covered assisted reproductive technology, such as IVF." The post DoD walks back policy, reinstates travel coverage for fertility treatments first appeared on Federal News Network.

Despite exemptions, VA employees still feeling impact from policies shaking up federal workforce

VA employees who work on the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) say the hiring freeze has affected the hiring of support staff. The post Despite exemptions, VA employees still feeling impact from policies shaking up federal workforce first appeared on Federal News Network.

There is help for probationary employees who were terminated

Federal employment attorneys say probationary employees who were fired can apply for unemployment insurance and have other options for appeal. The post There is help for probationary employees who were terminated first appeared on Federal News Network.

Pulse Poll: Impact of firing probationary employees

Please fill out the anonymous survey about the decision by the Trump administration terminate federal employees. The post Pulse Poll: Impact of firing probationary employees first appeared on Federal News Network.

FAR review and reform

The Coalition has undertaken an effort to review the FAR to identify opportunities for reform, revision or recission to improve the federal procurement system. The post FAR review and reform first appeared on Federal News Network.

What we know about FEHB coverage for plan year 2026

As always, federal employees and annuitants should carefully review their plan options this fall to ensure their FEHB plan continues to meet their needs. The post What we know about FEHB coverage for plan year 2026 first appeared on Federal News Network.

Republicans in Congress propose bill to fast track Trump plans

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Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) and Sen. Mike Lee's (R-Utah) Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 would fast-track any plan President Trump submitted to Congress. The post Republicans in Congress propose bill to fast track Trump plans first appeared on Federal News Network.

The history of federal employee buyouts, and why the deferred resignation offer is different

"What Trump and Elon Musk are testing ... They're testing the power of the President to overturn the will of Congress," said Elaine Kamarck. The post The history of federal employee buyouts, and why the deferred resignation offer is different first appeared on Federal News Network.

EEOC changes leadership and emphasis

"We're in a situation where there's a lot of unprecedented things going on. So it's really just a wait and see approach," said Carol Warner. The post EEOC changes leadership and emphasis first appeared on Federal News Network.

OPM clarifies RTO guidance for military spouses after pressure from lawmakers, families

All federally employed spouses of military and Foreign Service members who work remotely are “categorically exempt” from Trump's return-to-office mandate. The post OPM clarifies RTO guidance for military spouses after pressure from lawmakers, families first appeared on Federal News Network.

LIUNA Local 1776 News and Commentary

Did You Know...Veterans Make Up 1/3 of the Federal Workforce

By Ben Banchs • February 17, 2025

Purge of Federal Workforce Impacts Veterans Disproportionately

(Most) Management Doesn't Care About You...

By Ben Banchs • January 25, 2025

...and they don't even try to hide it

LIUNA Local 1776 Business Manager Ben Banchs Joins America's Daily Union Podcast

April 14, 2022

Local Seeks to Amend National Guard Requirement for Some Civil Workers

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