Monthly TSP Performance: Volatile Stock Market Drops in March
TSP results were generally down in March as the U.S. prepares to impose tariffs and stokes fears of rising inflation.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
Trump Takes Aim at Cutting Back Unions’ Involvement in Federal Government
President Trump has issued an Executive Order that would remove unions from most of the federal workforce. Here is a quick summary.
Trump Issues Executive Order on Delegation of Authority on Suitability of Federal Employees
A new executive order increases OPM’s authority in suitability decisions. Here is a summary of events impacting attempts to restructure the federal bureaucracy.
Federal Labor Relations: Cost of Collective Bargaining in the Federal Government
How much does the federal government spend on its labor relations program? No one knows or has cared to find out. We will find the answer based on a new OPM directive.
Federal Workforce Freedom Act Would Ban Federal Employee Union Representation
A bill introduced in Congress would change the landscape of labor relations in government. Here is a summary of the Federal Workforce Freedom Act.
Trump Signs Funding Bill Averting Government Shutdown
President Trump signed the spending bill that keeps the government funded through the end of the current fiscal year (September 30).
Explaining the Legal Morass: District Court Reinstates Fired FLRA Member
Independent federal agencies that decide federal employee appeals are in a state of confusion. Who is in office and for how long?
Inflation Slows and Latest 2026 COLA Projection
Inflation was lower than projected in February. Federal employees are stressed. TSP prices are down. Here are latest big cuts in a federal agency and projected 2026 COLA.
Probationary Employee Removals: Appeals Court Sides With Trump (So Far) Allowing Removal of Special Counsel
Cases surrounding removal of probationary employees continue to move forward. Appeals court removes restraining order from removing current Special Counsel at OSC.
OPM Revises Guidance on Probationary Employees
After a recent court decision, OPM has issued revised guidance noting that only agencies have the authority to terminate probationary employees.
