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Donald Trump

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.

Trump Says Many Federal Employees Want Border Security

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 27, 2018 9:25 AM | Updated: Jan 8, 2019 10:20 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 19, 2018 7:52 AM | Updated: Dec 22, 2018 6:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 5, 2018 9:51 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2018 1:00 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 1, 2018 10:12 PM | Updated: Jun 29, 2019 4:25 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 30, 2018 12:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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.

Trump Donates Second Quarter Salary to SBA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 3, 2018 2:53 PM | Updated: Oct 12, 2018 4:59 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Trump made his latest salary donation to the Small Business Administration.

Unions v. Trump: How a Court Determines That the President’s Power Infringes on Employees’ Rights

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Sep 20, 2018 11:18 AM | Updated: Sep 26, 2018 2:13 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Judge's gavel sitting on top of a copy of the Constitution and an American flag

The territory between the interpretation of federal law regarding a President’s power versus employees’ Constitutional rights is murky.

Bill Would Restore ALJs to Competitive Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 9, 2018 8:31 AM | Updated: Sep 15, 2018 8:06 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Close up of a judge's gavel on a desk with a law book in the background

Recently introduced legislation would overturn one of President Trump’s executive orders and restore ALJs to the competitive service process.

Trump to ‘Study’ Federal Workers’ Pay Over Labor Day Weekend

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 31, 2018 8:07 PM | Updated: Jul 6, 2019 10:06 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Trump said in a speech today that he will “study” the issue of pay for federal workers over the weekend. What exactly does this mean?

White House: No Pay Raise for Federal Employees in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 30, 2018 2:47 PM | Updated: Sep 9, 2018 8:27 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
One dollar bill frozen in a block of cracked ice depicting a pay freeze/no raise

The White House wants to move forward with its proposed pay freeze for federal employees in 2019.

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