Reforming the Postal Service: A Challenge That May Be Met
A bill to reform the Postal Service may pass in Congress despite past failures.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
At Long Last a Record-Breaking Lack of Quorum at the MSPB Has Finally Been Restored
A quorum has finally returned to the MSPB. What does this mean for federal employees who have pending cases?
MSPB Returning After 5-Year Absence: 3,600+ Decisions Pending
The Senate has confirmed two Members for the MSPB. This means the agency will be able to start issuing decisions on the huge backlog of cases.
A Welder, a Shipyard, and the Path to Generic Discipline
The disciplinary process in federal human resources is often long and complex. A recent case took a simpler approach.
More Power for Unions: Ketanji Brown Jackson Nominated for Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson, a strong union advocate, has been nominated as a Supreme Court justice. Her nomination delights federal employee unions.
Senate Bill Outlines Plan to Return Federal Employees to Work in Agency Offices
Recently introduced legislation would direct agencies to develop plans to return federal employees to in-office work in greater numbers.
Is Using Mediation in Federal Bargaining Useful?
How and why is mediation used in federal sector collective bargaining?
Bill Would End Pandemic Telework Policies for Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced to return federal employees to in-office work in greater numbers.
More Guidance Released on Vaccine Mandate Injunction
New guidance tells agencies how to handle enforcing the vaccine mandate after a court issued an injunction blocking its enforcement.
Proposed OPM Rule on Federal Workforce Policies is Available for Public Comments
OPM has published rules seeking to repeal several workforce policies for federal employees enacted under the Trump administration.
