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.

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- A FGE Shutdown Resources
- NARFE’s Shutdown Resources for Feds | NARFE
- How to Survive a Government Shutdown as a Federal Employee | FEBA
- How a government shutdown impacts federal pay and benefits | Federal News Network
- Everything you need to know about a government shutdown | Partnership for Public Service
- Government Shutdowns Q&A: Everything You Should Know | CRFB
- Resources for Federal Workers | Senator Bernie Sanders
- OPM Furlough Guidance | OPM
- Check out the CDC Mutual Aid Network for a list of great resources.
- Navy Federal Credit Union, USAA, United States Senate Federal Credit Union, and others offer financial assistance to their members in the event of a government shutdown or other hardship. Reach out to your bank and other creditors early to find out if they have an assistance program.
- CDC Federal Credit Union is offering a furlough line of credit to assist members with existing direct deposit during the shutdown. The line of credit limit is 1 month of new pay deposited into a CDCFCU account, and has 0% interest for 60 days, no payments for 60 days, and no fees. To apply, call CDCFCU at 800-245-9655.
- Taking out a TSP loan may be an option if you need financial assistance during a shutdown. Learn more on the TSP website.
- Civil Service Strong e-Appeal Instructions
- MSPB appeal guidance for separated HHS employees
- STAND MSPB Appeals Guidance
- How to file an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
- 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
- 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 (info about financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area)
- Filing for unemployment quick reference
- Unemployment Insurance in Maryland
- Unemployment Insurance in Virginia
- Fed-led psychologist group offering care: MH SUPPORT (lists 1 and 2) for FED EMPLOYEES
- List of Georgia therapists with immediate openings