Resources

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

• 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.

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

• RIF toolkit

• Tell Your RIF Story

• Reduction in force training series

• Virtual go-bag

• Quick reference and resources guide for separating employees 

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

• Lawyers who have worked with federal workers

• Career planning for terminated employees | Fork Off Project

• MSPB information sheet | Fork Off Project

• Sign up for the weekly Fired but Fighting newsletter, and download previous issues here.

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

• Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions

• Points of contact for fired CDC staff (HRO, ITSO, OSC, etc.) (this resource is being updated due to RIFs)

• Filing for unemployment coming soon

• Appealing your termination coming soon