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Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.

Trump Takes Aim at Cutting Back Unions’ Involvement in Federal Government

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 28, 2025 11:35 AM | Updated: Mar 29, 2025 2:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 24, 2025 7:45 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 19, 2025 8:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 17, 2025 7:50 AM | Updated: Mar 18, 2025 2:38 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

By Dave FederMar 10, 2025 11:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal employee unions may find there are no enforcement mechanisms available under the labor relations statute or a collective bargaining agreement. Here is why.

The Trump Administration and Probationary Periods

By Ed DavisMar 10, 2025 8:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM and MSPB guidelines leave the author to question if blanket terminations or probationary federal employees meet legal criteria.

OPM Revises Guidance on Probationary Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 5, 2025 7:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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After a recent court decision, OPM has issued revised guidance noting that only agencies have the authority to terminate probationary employees.

OPM Making Changes to 2025 FEVS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 4, 2025 3:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is making some changes to the 2025 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey In accordance with two executive orders issued by President Trump.

The Court’s Decision to Dissolve the Temporary Restraining Order on the Deferred Resignation Program

By Ed DavisMar 4, 2025 8:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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 Moving Out on Restarting Publication of Official Time Reports

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 28, 2025 11:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is reviving official time reports and has directed agencies to compile the necessary data.

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