OUR MESSAGE TO CONGRESS IS CLEAR: SSA cannot meet public demand without adequate staffing. Field Office, Tele-Service Center, and Support unit workers are overwhelmed and stretched to the breaking point. The American public is waiting longer and harder for benefits they've earned — and that is a direct result of decades of cuts to our workforce and acute cuts last year. No algorithm or automated system can replace the judgment, expertise, and dedication of a federal Social Security worker. Congress has the power and the responsibility to fund and dedicate the staff this agency needs. We are here to make sure they hear it.

INTERNALLY, WE KEEP VOCAL TOO: Alongside our congressional push, we will continue the conversations that matter most to our members — including the workforce retention tools that keep experienced, dedicated workers on the job. Reasonable workloads, competitive pay and benefits aren't just a worker issue; they are what allows this agency to attract and retain the talent needed to serve millions of Americans. Telework is not a perk — it's a proven retention strategy, and we will keep bringing that message to Agency leadership in every meeting we have. So on your National Day of Action let's engage with our members on the issues they care about most.

June 10 is a day to stand together