When you stop and think about the innumerable ways federal employees work to improve the quality of life in America, it is hard to comprehend why they have recently been the target of harmful attacks.
Among other damaging proposals, political pundits and some members of Congress have called for cuts to the federal workforce. These cuts not only impact federal employees, but they pose serious — and unacceptable — consequences for the American public. Slashing agency funding or the number of federal workers would mean fewer food safety inspections, less secure borders, threats to the security of our savings and investments, and diminished services for veterans, the elderly and the disabled.
But NTEU is fighting back. We are proud to represent the men and women who serve our country, and we are committed to changing the discourse about federal employees.
As part of these efforts, NTEU has launched a public service campaign to raise awareness of our federal workforce and the critical work they do. The campaign features a set of radio and television public service announcement (PSAs). More |
From domestic financial matters to economic policy to international financial stability, employees of Treasury’s Departmental Offices advise, assist and help formulate policies critical to the well-being of every American.
--The Departmental Offices staff provides a broad range of indispensable professional and support services to agency divisions that negotiate tax treaties with other nations; develop estimates for the president’s budget, and for fiscal policy and cash management decisions; and that are responsible for economic and legal policy analysis for domestic and international tax policy decisions.
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