Dear __________________ 

I am requesting that you do NOT support any initiative that would negatively impact my federal employment such as pay freezing, downsizing of the federal agencies, furloughs, reduction in health care benefits, change in retirement computations, etc… Furthermore, I ask that you rigorously oppose any measure that would negatively impact the ability of my Union to represent me (for example, the measure that would take away official time, H.R. 122). 

I sought employment with my agency out of a desire to serve the public interest and help defend our nation’s freedoms. I knew coming into the government that I would not be afforded an opportunity to make the income that would be attainable in the private sector, but job stability, benefits, and a good retirement help offset that financial limitation. Now the benefits of public service are in jeopardy and the Unions that help keep a balance are under attack. 

I know there are challenges facing our Nation, but placing the burden on the backs of federal employees is not fair nor will it solve the problems. In fact, the public receives a far greater return on investment from civil service than they would from private sector contractors if they were hired to do the same functions. 

As a voting member of your constituency, I ask that you support my request and acknowledge that support in a letter back to me. I will be watching your voting record on these matters and hope that you represent my interests in these matters on Capitol Hill. 

Respectfully, 

(Name) 

(Address)