DoD Overpaid Remote Workers Due to Recordkeeping Errors, Report Finds
An IG report found that DoD was improperly paying some employees working remotely due to a lack of oversight.
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OPM to Sunset Federal Academic Alliance in January 2026
OPM has announced it is terminating the Federal Academic Alliance tuition discount program which began just over a decade ago.
More Federal Employees Awarded Bonuses After the Government Shutdown
Some FAA employees are getting bonuses for their work during the recent government shutdown.
USPS Loses $9 Billion in FY 2025
USPS reported a net loss of $9 billion in fiscal year 2025 on total revenue of $80.5 billion.
Good News for Federal Employees With MSPB Appeals
A quorum has been reestablished at MSPB which will help the agency address the case backlog of pending petitions.
Do Federal Workers Have MSPB Rights During a Layoff as a Result of a Government Shutdown?
What does the government shutdown mean for MSPB claims?
FLRA Realignment Highlights Sharp Shift in Federal Labor Relations
FLRA closes Chicago office, scraps ADR unit, and updates jurisdictions under an executive order, marking a major shift in federal labor relations and union power.
VA Terminates Most Union Contracts Citing Saving “Millions” and 750,000 Hours Per Year on Union Activity
The VA has terminated union agreements, savings millions of dollars and over 700k work hours spent on union activity each year. Here is the rationale and where legal challenges stand.
OPM Officially Ends the “Five Things” Email Initiative for Federal Employees
OPM has ended the controversial “five things” weekly emails for federal employees.
USDA Reorganization Plan Would Slash Washington Staff by Over 50%
USDA has announced a plan to cut 50% of its DC area staff in an effort to improve efficiency, cut costs, and better serve rural communities.
