Resources

You can review a curated list of resources below. Also, visit the collaborative resource portal maintained by Fired But Fighting, AFGE Local 2883, and CDC Mutual Aid.

This is a developing page. If there are resources you think should be included, please email info@firedbutfighting.org.

General Resources

• RIF Webinar from a Former MSPB Judge and Lawyer

• STAND MSPB Appeals Guidance

• FERS Refund Request_SF3106

• OPM Fact Sheet: Severance Pay Estimation Worksheet

• MSPB information sheet | Fork Off Project

• Virtual go-bag

• Quick reference and resources guide for separating employees 

• Curated Resource for Recently Terminated Employees (40 pages)

• The "F" Bomb for Federal Employees: "You're Fired!"

• MSPB information sheet | Fork Off Project

• USDOL Retirement and Health Care Coverage Manual

Reduction in Force

• RIF Guidance | AFGE Local 2883

• Step-by-step guidance on how to respond to your RIF Notice and a comprehensive list of important resources

• RIF toolkit

• Leaving Federal Service (Not Retiring)? Essential benefits information for RIF'd Federal employees

• Reduction in force training series

• RIF Tracker - CDC divisions and branches that were affected by the RIF

• How to file an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)

Unemployment/Career Planning

• Join our LinkedIn group for former CDC employees. We are partnering with employers and public health leaders to share opportunities and job resources.

• Career planning for terminated employees | Fork Off Project

• Home - Find Help Georgia: Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be found here.

• Filing for unemployment quick reference

• Unemployment Insurance in Maryland

• Unemployment Insurance in Virginia

Advocacy and Fighting Back

• Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions

• MSPB information sheet | Fork Off Project

• Tell Your RIF Story

• Hatch Act Quick Reference

• Media 101 - tips and tricks for speaking with the media

Legal Help

• Crowdsourced list of lawyers who have worked with federal workers

• AFGE is offering free legal support for fired feds: AFGE | Labor and Democracy Partners Announce Rise Up: Legal Defense Network for Fired Federal Workers

• Legal Defense Network is offering free legal support for fired feds: Federal Employee Assistance — Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network

Self Care

• Fed-led psychologist group offering care: MH SUPPORT (lists 1 and 2) for FED EMPLOYEES

• List of Georgia therapists with immediate openings