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.
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
President Trump has issued an Executive Order that would remove unions from most of the federal workforce. Here is a quick summary.
A new executive order increases OPM’s authority in suitability decisions. Here is a summary of events impacting attempts to restructure the federal bureaucracy.
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.
A bill introduced in Congress would change the landscape of labor relations in government. Here is a summary of the Federal Workforce Freedom Act.
Federal employee unions may find there are no enforcement mechanisms available under the labor relations statute or a collective bargaining agreement. Here is why.
OPM and MSPB guidelines leave the author to question if blanket terminations or probationary federal employees meet legal criteria.
After a recent court decision, OPM has issued revised guidance noting that only agencies have the authority to terminate probationary employees.
OPM is making some changes to the 2025 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey In accordance with two executive orders issued by President Trump.
Unions sued over Trump’s “Fork Directive,” but were denied due to lack of standing. They could argue statutory violations and futility for court intervention.
OPM is reviving official time reports and has directed agencies to compile the necessary data.