Workforce Rights/Governance
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Lawyers for the Trump administration say the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit should review a federal judge's decision to invalidate the bulk of the president's executive orders on official time, collective bargaining and employee removals.
September 26, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the State Department said the breach potentially exposed the personally identifiable information of about 1 percent of its employees.
September 20, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Agriculture Department's progress under the Centers of Excellence initiative can now be tracked through a new website.
September 18, 2018 -
Given what has happened to retirement plans in the private sector, Uncle Sam looks mighty good compared to just about any company, large or small. But do you ever regret a career as a federal civil servant?
September 17, 2018 -
Conformation hearings for CIA Director Gina Haspel dredged up the issue of intelligence community members doing things sanctioned by the nation but later revisited.
September 07, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, speaking to supporters last night, the president said he's secured commitments from Congressional leaders to fund a border wall.
September 07, 2018 -
So who is the author of the Op-Ed? Is it real or could the Times have been had? Do you think he or she is correct and did the right thing, or is this someone with an ax to grind?
September 07, 2018 -
My most recent post addressed settlement agreements and when they may make sense for an agency. There are also reasons why settlement agreements can be a terrible idea. Here are three that I find particularly troubling
September 05, 2018 -
Agencies are beginning to revoke the actions they previously took to comply with the president's recent workforce executive orders, federal unions said.
September 04, 2018 -
These and others are reasons why settlement agreements are a useful tool in the employee relations toolbox.
September 04, 2018 -
An arbitrator says VA has violated the terms of its contract with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) in implementing certain provisions of the accountability act.
August 30, 2018 -
Four Democratic senators have introduce a bill designed to crack down on wasteful spending by political appointees.
August 30, 2018 -
The leaders of federal and postal unions almost always endorse Democratic candidates for office, so is that a good thing for union members?
August 30, 2018 -
Office of Personnel Management Director Jeff Pon has told agencies to revoke the provisions of the president's executive orders that a federal district court recently invalidated. Other aspects of the president's EOs remain in effect.
August 29, 2018 -
Federal News Radio reporters Nicole Ogrysko and Jory Heckman join host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn to discuss the recent court ruling against the Trump administration’s crackdown against federal unions, and why there is a mini-exodus of scientists from the federal government. Aug. 29, 2018
August 29, 2018