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.
Donald Trump
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.
Congressman Doesn’t Want Federal Employees to Stay at Trump Hotels
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced amendments that would prevent federal employees from staying at Trump properties when on official travel.
Trump Signs VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Into Law
The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act has been signed into law by President Trump. Here is a recap of the provisions of the new law.
