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?
Election
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.
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?
Trump in 2020? OSC Releases Hatch Act Guidance
The Office of Special Counsel has received numerous questions from federal employees about a possible candidate Trump in the 2020 election. The agency has provided a memo with Hatch Act guidance in the interim.
After Trump: A Surge of Federal Employees Leaving Government?
With a significant percentage of federal employees indicating they may quit if Donald Trump should be elected, the number of retirement claims should have surged more than usual in January. That did not happen.
Election Consequences and Targeting Federal Employee Unions
We know that elections have consequences. With Republicans now controlling both Houses of Congress and the White House, the support of Democrats by federal employee unions is likely to result in changes in federal labor relations.
The Inaugural Address and Its Impact on Federal Employees
The Inaugural address provides clues as to how the Trump administration may view federal employee pay and benefits.
DOJ to Review FBI’s Handling of Clinton Email Probe
The Department of Justice IG has announced his office will be reviewing how the FBI handled its inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s email use around the time of the presidential election.
