Government to Print 2020 Census Without Citizenship Question
The Trump administration reportedly abandoned efforts to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census, but the president has said it’s still on the table.
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Legislation Reintroduced to Restore ALJs to Competitive Service
Another attempt is being made in Congress to restore Administrative Law Judges to the competitive service.
Third MSPB Member Finally Nominated
The long awaited third member of the MSPB has been nominated. Does this mean the case backlog will finally start to improve?
It’s Here! Executive Order Issued Implementing 2019 Pay Raise
The long awaited executive order on the 2019 retroactive pay raise has been issued by President Trump.
Another Shutdown? Clues from the President’s Speech
Will there be another shutdown? Federal employees, and probably most Americans, would prefer an agreement and moving on. Here are clues from the State of the Union speech.
Trump Says Many Federal Employees Want Border Security
President Trump said that many federal employees support his effort to build a border wall, but some unions disagree. Where do you stand?
Trump Gives Federal Employees Extra Holiday on Christmas Eve
President Trump has issued an Executive Order giving most federal employees an extra holiday on December 24, 2018. Merry Christmas!
Task Force Recommends No More Pay Bargaining for USPS
The Postal Service Task Force suggests changes such as reforming pay and adding new revenue streams to shore up the agency’s ailing finances.
National Day of Mourning Declared: Government Closed December 5th
On Wednesday, December 5th, the Federal Government will close in honor of America’s 41st president who died on Friday.
Federal Employees Warned Not to ‘#Resist’ Trump Administration While on Duty
OSC has issued new Hatch Act guidance for the 2020 election. Federal employees will want to be wary of using certain terms and hashtags in a political context.