A New Year, a New Look
FedSmith.com has a new design to kick off 2021.
Schedule F is Dead
President Biden has officially revoked Schedule F. The author says the action is an important indicator of the president’s approach to the civil service.
Leadership Changes at the FLRA
President Biden has appointed a new FLRA Chairman. Here is the current leadership line-up at the agency.
White House Revoking Executive Orders Restricting Unions and Schedule F
The Biden administration is revoking previous EO’s imposing more restrictions on federal unions and stressing performance over seniority for federal workers.
Lawmakers Want a 3.2% Pay Raise for Federal Employees in 2022
Two lawmakers are calling for a 3.2% pay raise for federal employees in 2022.
It’s Time to Start Rebuilding the Civil Service
The author says that there is much to be done to restore trust in government, and one place to start is hiring to fill vacancies in agencies.
Schedule F and “Burrowing In”
Concerns about political appointees “burrowing in” always arise during administration changes. Schedule F is adding another layer of complexity this year.
EO Creates More Data Collection by Groups and Cancels Earlier EO
President Biden cancelled an Executive Order on “race and sex stereotyping” with a new one to advance “equity across the federal government.”
Biden Issues Executive Order Requiring Federal Employees to Wear Masks in Federal Buildings
President Biden has made good on his promise to require wearing masks on federal property.
Do We Really Need Formal Discussions?
The author discusses the great amount of litigation over the definition of formal discussions in federal labor relations.
