Bills Introduced to Strengthen Job Protections for Federal Employees
Bills have been introduced in Congress to protect federal employees from layoffs that have been taking place under the Trump administration.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
“Draining the Swamp”: Schedule F is Back and Moving Forward
OPM is publishing a proposed rule to create a Schedule Policy/Career classification (Schedule F) for some federal employees, making it easier to fire them.
Bills Introduced to Fight Trump’s Restrictions on Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Employees
Bills introduced recently in Congress would protect collective bargaining rights for federal employees.
Legislation Would Ban the Use of Official Time
Recently reintroduced legislation would prohibit the use of official time.
Bill Seeks to Require Publishing Official Time Reports
Legislation seeks to require publishing official time reports. It is part of a broader effort to crack down on unions in goverment.
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.
The Federal Labor Relations Statute and Collective Bargaining Agreements Are Currently Unenforceable
Federal employee unions may find there are no enforcement mechanisms available under the labor relations statute or a collective bargaining agreement. Here is why.
