🚨BREAKING NEWS: On October 28, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston (Northern District of California) granted a Preliminary Injunction (PI) in AFGE v. OMB, which continues halting all Federal Reduction-in-Force (RIF) actions initiated or approved by OMB during the current government shutdown. The ruling applies nationwide to any agencies--including CDC/HHS--with at least 1 AFGE Member or BUE that applied the new OMB RIF framework.🚨
Resource Hub
Updated: 10/20/2025
Welcome to the Resource Hub - this is your centralized destination for all essential documents, templates, and reference materials that are linked across the various Terminated/RIF webpages.
Terminated/RIF Resources
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NEW! A Compassionate Guide for 10/10 RIF'ed CDC Employees (A comprehensive separation RIF guide created by a fellow separated CDC employee)
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A Compassionate Guide for 4/1 RIF'ed CDC Employees (A comprehensive separation RIF guide created by a fellow separated CDC employee)
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Democracy Forward's Resource Guide for Civil Servants affected by the Supreme Court's RIF decision (CDC was not affected but info and resources here are helpful)
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Fired But Fighting's Termination Resources and more
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Quick Reference Guide for Separating Federal Employees (from CDC's OHR)
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Benefits Information for Separating Employees Slide Deck (from CDC's OHR and Benefits and Employee Services Office's Webinar on 5/28/2025)
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The Unofficial RIF Advisor (a custom-built AI chatbot)
Resources when you receive initial RIF notice
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Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice (you may submit with the edits intact)
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Individual Grievance Form populated with RIF details (for BUEs only; grievances currently on pause due to EO)
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Email template request for RIF documentation and copies of your records
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RIF FAQs from CDC's NCCDPHP (compiled for involuntarily RIFd CDC employees)
MSPB Appeals Resources
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Fired But Fighting's MSPB Appeal Guidance
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MSPB Appeal Form (PDF)
- Democracy Now!'s step-by-step guidance for appeals process
- Legal Justice at Work's Inquiry/Intake Form for MSPB Appeal Representation
Other Resources
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CDC Mutual Aid RIF Resources: CDC Mutual Aid has consolidated resources for RIFed and other terminated employees. This includes resources from 2883, Fired But Fighting, and more. Resource topics cover MSPB appeals guidance, RIF guidance, legal, advocacy, basic needs support, financial assistance contributions, health, jobs, unemployment, and support for survivors of gun violence.
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Fired But Fighting Newsletters (Aside from all the relevant updates, they have weekly legal updates)
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Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network (We have not heard updates on CDC RIFed moving forward with services from this network)
CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!
Find and call your reps: https://5calls.org/
Pointers for calling your reps
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Focus on Key Issues
Talk about the issue(s) that matter most to you — for example, RIFs (Reductions in Force)
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State Your Identity Clearly
Mention if you're a voting constituent in their district or state. This increases the weight of your message.
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Leave a Voicemail If Needed
Even if no one answers, leave a clear message. Staff will log your call and your position will be noted.
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Be Direct About Your Stance
Clearly state the issue you’re calling about
What you want them to do (e.g., vote against a policy, support a bill -
Share a Personal Story
A brief, relevant personal experience adds power to your message. Help them understand how this issue impacts real people.
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Be Polite and Concise
Calls are often brief. Be respectful, stay focused, and don’t worry about being perfect — your voice matters.