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NRLCA issues call to action for Senate reconciliation bill

June 27, 2025

URGENT UPDATE –ACT NOW!

A *shocking* increase in FERS retirement contributions—from 4.4% to an outrageous 15.6%—has just been added to the Senate’s reconciliation bill.

That’s an 11.2% hike, placing a massive burden on hardworking federal and postal workers.

The Senate is expected to vote THIS WEEKEND. WE NEED ALL HANDS ON DECK!

CALL NOW: Call your Senators (Republicans and Democrats) at 202-224-3121 and demand they OPPOSE any increase in FERS contributions.

National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association

🚨 URGENT UPDATE –ACT NOW! 🚨 A *shocking* increase in FERS retirement contributions—from 4.4% to an outrageous 15.6%—has just been added to the Senate’s reconciliation bill. That’s an 11.2% hike,…

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