Cutting Federal Agency Costs for Union Activity
How much official time was used by federal employee unions in FY 2019? The latest report from OPM breaks it down.
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Senate Legislation Introduced to Nullify Schedule F Executive Order
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to rescind the Schedule F Executive Order.
What Happens Next in Federal Labor Relations Under a New President?
The author looks at what changes are likely to take place in federal labor relations under a new administration.
5 Workforce Executive Orders President-Elect Biden Should Cancel On January 20, 2021
The author lists five executive orders enacted by President Trump that he says should be canceled by President-elect Biden.
Will It Be Harder to Fire a Federal Employee Under a Biden Administration?
Executive orders are easier to issue than passing a law and also easier to revoke than a law. These are some likely changes under a Biden administration.
Top ECQ and SES Mistakes to Avoid
Executive Core Qualifications are an integral part of the Senior Executive Service application. Be sure to avoid these mistakes in crafting your resume.
Federal Employees Generally Free to Display Campaign Related Items After Election Day
OSC has issued an advisory opinion outlining what federal employees can and cannot do under the Hatch Act after Election Day.
FLRA: Immigration Judges are Management Officials
The FLRA has concluded that immigration judges are management officials and should not be in a bargaining unit represented by a federal employee union.
Schedule F Must Have a Stake Driven Through its Heart
The author opposes recent efforts to create a new class of federal employees and says that more must be done to ensure it cannot be attempted again in the future.
Is it Too Hard to Fire Federal Employees?
The author weighs the arguments on both sides of the debate over whether it should be easier to fire federal employees.
