Legislation Reintroduced to End Government Shutdowns
Legislation has been reintroduced to eliminate government shutdowns, something which the bill’s sponsor warns could happen again soon.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Survey: Will the Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees Succeed?
President Biden has announced a vaccine mandate for federal employees. What is your opinion?
Seeking Another Federal Holiday (and a Day Off for Federal Employees)
A new bill would add a federal holiday to honor Rosa Parks. What was her role, and is history of her role in this event accurate?
FedSmith Readers Oppose a Vaccine Requirement
We asked our readers recently what you think of vaccine requirements for federal employees. Here is what you told us.
Cash for Vaccines: Biden Calls for $100 Payments to Newly Vaccinated Americans
President Biden is urging state and local governments to provide payments to newly vaccinated Americans as an added incentive to get the COVID vaccine.
Survey: Should Federal Employees Have a COVID Vaccination Requirement?
A new vaccination requirement is apparently coming for the federal workforce. What is your opinion? Take this survey and share your feedback.
Biden to Announce Vaccine Requirement for All Federal Employees
President Biden is expected to announce a vaccination requirement for all federal employees and contractors later this week.
Calls Continuing to Get Federal Employees Back to the Office
Some lawmakers said the Biden administration is putting the interests of federal employee unions ahead of Americans’ needs in deciding when to reopen agency offices.
Another Holiday Coming for Federal Employees?
It appears federal employees will soon have another paid holiday.
FedSmith Readers Say It’s Still Not Time to Return to In-Office Work
How do FedSmith readers feel about returning to work in their agency offices post-COVID? Our latest survey suggests they are not ready to do so.
