0.6% Decrease in Federal Employment in 2017
How have federal employment numbers fared under the first year of the Trump administration? Recent BLS data show a small net decline as of the end of 2017.
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Explore articles related to Donald Trump and his administration’s actions that affect federal employees and retirees. This section includes coverage of executive orders, workforce policies, budget proposals, pay raise recommendations, and other decisions that influence federal pay, benefits, retirement programs, and agency operations. Stay informed with clear analysis of how presidential directives and policy changes may impact the federal workforce both during and after his time in office.
Executive Order Directs Agencies to Expand Mental Health Resources for Veterans
President Trump has signed an executive order to expand mental health resources for veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life.
Year in Review: 2017 and Its Impact on Federal Employees
What were the most popular topics for federal employees in 2017? As a whole, this group is downbeat and concerned about possible changes to pay and benefits.
Lawmakers Pushing Pay Parity for Federal Employees
A group of House lawmakers have asked President Trump to increase the 2018 federal employee pay raise to match the military’s pay raise.
Federal Employees Should Prepare for New Mandatory Opioid Drug Testing
New mandatory drug testing guidelines went into effect at the start of October to test for opioids that will affect a significant number of federal employees.
Trump Revokes EO Creating Federal Labor Councils
Elections have consequences. President Trump has issued an Executive Order revoking federal labor-management relations councils.
Debating the Role of Federal Employees
Various groups are seeking loyalty of the federal workforce. Is there an internal “permanent state” in government? A former administration official says it exists, is dangerous and threatens our democracy.
President Proposes 1.9% Average 2018 Federal Employee Raise
President Trump has issued a letter announcing the alternative federal pay raise for 2018 will average 1.9%.
State Department Employee Shares a Hidden Message for Trump in His Resignation Letter
A federal employee with the State Department has given his resignation to President Trump along with a hidden message embedded in the letter.
FSIP Members Nominated; Decisions to Resume
President Trump intends to nominate members to the FSIP which will allow decisions to now be issued again on pending impasse-dispute cases.
