Did Some VA Employees Violate Federal Law?
One Congressman is concerned that some VA employees may have violated federal law when they participated in a recent “March on the VA” union rally.
Human Resources
Stay informed with the latest federal human resources news, including updates on federal employee unions, labor relations, collective bargaining, workplace policies, and federal HR guidance. This category covers OPM regulations, pay, leave, and benefits administration, labor‑management disputes, union negotiations, workplace rights, and major **HR policy changes.
President’s Management Agenda Addresses Key Civil Service Issues
The author says that the President’s Management Agenda is a great start to modernizing government. He highlights some of the key points.
Turnover Up as More Workers Quit the Federal Government
The federal government’s turnover rate in FY 2017 increased slightly over the previous year due to more federal employees resigning.
Legislation Reintroduced to Protect Appeal Rights of Federal Employees Serving in Sensitive Positions
Legislation has been reintroduced to overturn a federal court decision which limited the appeal rights of some federal employees serving in sensitive positions.
How to Answer KSA Questions
It is important for federal job seekers to understand how KSAs fit into the federal hiring process and how to answer them. Here is an overview.
With Two Nominees, the MSPB May Soon Have Its Quorum
MSPB may soon have a quorum again after two recent nominations which would move the agency’s backlog of cases forward.
Department of Education v. AFGE: Union Busting or Fiscal Responsibility?
AFGE and the Education Department have been battling over a collective bargaining agreement. Is the agency “union busting” or being financially prudent?
House Dems Concerned About Whistleblower Reports of Targeting Career Federal Employees
Two Congressmen say they have whistleblower documents alleging administration officials targeted career federal employees who did not support President Trump’s agenda.
What Happens When Political Appointees Circle the Wagons?
The author says that infighting among political appointees is not unusual, however, he says it can lead to challenges to accomplishing the mission.
Education Says AFGE Waived Rights, Implements Collective Bargaining Agreement
When a union does not respond to an agency proposal after a time, can the agency implement it? Broad action by the Education Department may answer the question.
