VA Takes Action to Restrict Collective Bargaining and Official Time
The VA is clamping down on unions’ use of collective bargaining in some situations.
Agency News
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VA Announces Leadership Changes
The VA announced four key leadership changes that will soon take effect at the agency.
USDA Plans to Move Hundreds of Federal Employees Out of Washington, DC
The Agriculture Department announced plans to move several hundred of its employees outside of Washington, DC.
IRS Employee Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft of Taxpayers
An Atlanta IRS employee has pleaded guilty for her role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme.
Border Patrol Has a New Chief
The U.S. Border Patrol has named its first female chief to lead the agency.
Postal Service Only Loses $1.5 Billion in Q3
Although it continues to suffer large net losses, the Postal Service showed some improvements in its finances for the 2018 third quarter.
Legislation Reintroduced to Reform TSA’s Transgender Passenger Screening Process
One lawmaker is making a second attempt to push the TSA to develop gender neutral screening procedures at airports.
DoD Bans Geolocation Apps and Devices in Deployed Areas
The Defense Department has banned geolocation services on devices in designated operational areas citing a security risk.
Coalition Formed to Promote ‘Reliable and Affordable Postal Package Delivery’
The Postal Service has a new advocate: an alliance of businesses that want to keep “reliable postal package delivery services.”
GAO: Postal Service Lacks Funds to Cover its Future Expenses
A GAO report says the Postal Service will likely face difficult decisions in the near future because of its financial situation.
