Resources

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

General Resources

• STAND MSPB Appeals Guidance

• 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

• Points of contact for fired CDC staff (HRO, ITSO, OSC, etc.) (this resource is being updated due to RIFs) | CDC HR Customer Service is (770) 488-1725

• USDOL Retirement and Health Care Coverage Manual

Reduction in Force

• IMPORTANT: 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

• Have you been contacted by a reporter? Direct them to the media inquiry form on this website and we’ll help triage it.

• During National Public Health Week, we’re launching a series of personal stories of those affected by terminations and RIFs. Increase visibility (and public outrage) to help drive change by volunteering to come to our studio and share your story. Your stories will get shared with appropriate representatives for use on social media.

• Tell Your RIF Story

• Hatch Act Quick Reference

• Lawyers who have worked with federal workers

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

Self Care

• Free Virtual Support Group—Reclaim ATL is waiving fees for an 8-week virtual support group for individuals affected by terminations and RIFs called Finding Calm in the Storm: A Support Group for Those Affected by Federal Funding Cuts. For more information, email Tricia Anbinder, LCSW, at info@reclaimatl.com.

• List of Georgia therapists with immediate openings