Tag: Election
Sanders Proposes Expanded VA Services
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is proposing a plan to expand Veterans Affairs services and hire 50,000 new agency employees according to an agenda he released to coincide with Veterans Day.
Warren Proposes Expanded Collective Bargaining for Federal Employees
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is promising to expand collective bargaining in the federal workforce if elected.
Elections and Federal Workers: The Good and the Bad
What implications does an election year have for federal employees? As the author notes, there are pros and cons.
Right to Strike for Feds Endorsed by Bernie Sanders
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders supports giving federal employee unions the right to strike.
Federal Unions and Politics: Follow the Money
Federal employee unions are generally thought to support Democrats during elections. What do data on union donations in the last election say about that?
Legislation Would Give Federal Employees 7 Additional Paid Holidays
A bill that would give several additional paid leave days to federal employees has recently gained notoriety because of a debate sparked in the Senate this week.
Mid-Term Elections and Federal Employee Pay and Benefits
The change in Congressional control of the House will result in a new emphasis on federal employee issues. Here is an overview.
No, ICE Will Not Be Patrolling Voting Locations on Election Day
Rumors that ICE will be patrolling polling places on election day have surfaced, but the agency says they are false.
OSC Issues Updated Hatch Act Guidance for 2020 Election
The Office of Special Counsel issued updated Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees after President Trump declared his candidacy for reelection in 2020.
Tweets, Politics, and A Career as a Federal Employee
Social media is a powerful tool. Federal employees are in a unique position. Can they tweet hostile political opinions to many followers? Is that a good career move?
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