National Whistleblower Day
The National Whistleblower Day is held on July 30th every year. This is where whistleblowers across the globe are acknowledged, and keynote speakers announce their future plans for whistleblower protection.
It is Time for National Whistleblower Day to Become a Federal Day of Observance
For years, National Whistleblower Center has called to “Make National Whistleblower Day Permanent!” But I am often asked: “what does that actually mean?” That is a fantastic question because making something a national holiday is no simple feat and doesn’t...
National Whistleblower Center Calls on Federal Agencies to Recognize National Whistleblower Day
On May 16, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) sent letters to federal agencies urging them to create and implement educational programming in support of National Whistleblower Day. National Whistleblower Day is July 30, the anniversary of the United States’ first...
National Whistleblower Center Releases Annual Report, Provides Project Updates
On November 30, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) released its Annual Report, which highlights the work that the organization has done in the past year and outlines the direction it will take in 2022. The report highlights Executive Director Siri...
Growing Number of Federal Agencies Celebrate National Whistleblower Day
As designated by the U.S. Senate, July 30, 2021 was National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. The date marks the anniversary of the United States’ first whistleblower law. In recognition of the day, and in celebration of whistleblowers, several federal agencies released...
It’s Time to Make National Whistleblower Day Permanent
Permanent. It’s a tough word. For folks that have commitment issues, forever is scary. But for whistleblowers, those who have sacrificed so much for the values we share – uncertainty is a poison. Not knowing whether you will be protected....
Rep. John Garamendi Calls for Peace Corps Whistleblower Protections
On July 29, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) advocated for the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act, which he reintroduced in March. The bill extends whistleblower protections to Peace Corps Volunteers. At the National Whistleblower Center’s (NWC) National Whistleblower Day celebration, Rep. Garamendi...
Government Officials Celebrate Whistleblowers at National Whistleblower Day
On July 29, government officials from across the federal government as well as a bipartisan group of Congress members spoke at the National Whistleblower Center’s (NWC) National Whistleblower Day 2021 celebration. The speakers each expressed gratitude for the bravery of...
Representative Jackie Speier Calls for Stronger Whistleblower Protections
On July 29, Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), the co-chair of the House Whistleblower Protection Caucus, delivered remarks at the National Whistleblower Center’s (NWC) National Whistleblower Day 2021 celebration. Speier thanked whistleblowers for their bravery and discussed the billions of dollars...
Labor Secretary Walsh: “Your Right to Blow the Whistle is Protected”
On July 29, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh delivered a speech in strong support for whistleblowers. During a keynote speech at the National Whistleblower Day 2021 celebration, he said, “I want to be clear: every worker has the right...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Reveals Agency is Reviewing Whistleblower Program
On July 29, Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), delivered keynote remarks at the National Whistleblower Center’s (NWC) National Whistleblower Day 2021 celebration. Gensler spoke of the critical role whistleblowers play in SEC enforcement efforts...
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