Looking Back on 2024: Federal Pay Raise, an Election, and More
What were the biggest events of 2024 for federal employees?
Federal Workforce News
Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.
Day of Mourning Declared for Jimmy Carter; Federal Agencies Closed January 9
President Biden has issued an Executive Order closing federal agency offices and giving federal employees a holiday to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
Bill Would Relocate at Least 30% of Federal Employees Outside of DC
Legislation that would move many federal employees outside the DC area would also likely result in a pay cut for affected employees.
Trump Says Feds Must Return to Office: DOGE Acts Would Limit Telework
The incoming Trump administration is trying to cut telework while federal employee unions have been working to expand it. What is likely to happen next year?
Fact Checking the DOGE Telework Report
A recent report critical of telework made some claims about how many federal employees are teleworking. Are they accurate?
The DOGE Acts and Impact on the Federal Workforce
The second Trump administration is taking shape much faster than the first. DOGE is one example. Here is how the federal workforce may be impacted.
Telework in Crosshairs After DOGE Meeting
A new report released at the first Senate DOGE Caucus meeting highlights locality pay abuses enabled by telework.
What Federal Employees Should Know About DOGE
There has been a lot of news about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What could this mean for federal employees?
Report Shows Congress’s Push Against Remote Work Misfires
The author says that a report from OMB on telework shows that concerns from Congress about telework are unwarranted.
Federal Workforce Changes Likely In Second Trump Administration
A second term for President Trump will likely result in reimposing changes he made in his first term. Here is a summary of the most important changes likely to emerge.
