American Federation of Government Employees
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At least one department is implementing a new limit on telework for some employees during the summer Metro closures. The Agriculture Department isn't lifting its limit on telework during the Metro construction but has encouraged employees to consider flexible and alternative work schedules.
May 29, 2019 -
A blue-ribbon panel, authorized by Transportation Security Administrator David Pekoske, said pay was the biggest driver of TSA's high turnover. But the panel urged the agency against adding its security officers to the General Schedule.
May 22, 2019 -
Margaret Weichert, acting director of the Office of Personnel Management, acknowledged Tuesday the administration may need more time to carry out the proposed merger with the General Services Administration.
May 22, 2019 -
The Trump administration will face tough questions Tuesday as the House Oversight and Reform Government Operations Subcommittee reviews the proposed merger of the Office of Personnel with the General Services Administration.
May 20, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Council 216 of the American Federation of Government Employees is urging the EEOC to push for more staff.
May 16, 2019 -
At least three agencies have issued bargaining proposals that are similar to the provisions outlined in the President's three workforce executive orders, which he signed nearly a year ago.
May 13, 2019 -
Federal News Network's Nicole Ogrysko joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss challenges to Trump's executive orders to limit collective bargaining.
May 10, 2019 -
Employees at the Economic Research Service (ERS) voted 138 to 4 to join a collective bargaining unit with the American Federation of Government Employees, days after the Agriculture Department further narrowed down its list of possible sites for the relocation of ERS and National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
May 09, 2019 -
A series of new collective bargaining proposals from the Department of Veterans Affairs would impact employee leave, disciplinary procedures and telework.
May 06, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, members of Congress introduced a bill to allow military servicemembers to sue the DoD for instances of medical malpractice unrelated to their military duties.
May 01, 2019 -
While employees await a decision about the department's plans for the proposed USDA relocation, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced a new initiative designed to better organize workspace in the national capital region.
April 25, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, all signs point to federal employees' paychecks looking a little larger by early next week.
April 17, 2019 -
Attorneys representing the Trump administration on Thursday argued the Federal Labor Relations Authority has the power to assess the validity of the President's workforce executive orders.
April 04, 2019 -
Eligible employees of SSA have until May 31 to decide if they will take an early retirement, according to an email Federal News Network obtained.
April 04, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, bipartisan legislation in the House would create a panel of cyber professionals to advise the Department of Homeland Security.
April 01, 2019