Dramatic Decrease in Official Time at VA
The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.
Executive Order
Stay informed on presidential executive orders that impact federal employees, retirees, and federal agencies. Explore analysis of current and historical executive orders affecting workforce policies, pay and benefits, labor relations, telework, agency operations, and retirement programs. Find clear explanations of how executive actions shape federal employment rules, agency directives, and long‑term policy changes across government. Keep up with timely updates and expert insights on executive orders that influence the federal workforce and the broader federal community.
Lawmakers Want an Executive Order Expanding Telework for the Coronavirus
A group of Senators have asked President Trump to issue an executive order with clear direction expanding telework in response to the coronavirus.
Feeling the Squeeze of Executive Orders
An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.
OPM Launches New Collective Bargaining Database
OPM has launched a new database to make collective bargaining agreements available to the public.
The 2020 Pay Raise is Now Official
President Trump has signed an Executive Order implementing the 2020 pay raise.
2020 Raise: How We Got to 3.1%
The House and Senate have passed legislation to avoid a government shutdown and enact a 3.1% annual pay raise in 2020.
Trump Gives Federal Employees Extra Day Off for Christmas
President Trump has issued an Executive Order giving most federal employees an extra day off on Christmas Eve this year.
Squeezing Union Influence in Agencies
OPM’s advice to agencies on controlling federal union time and expenses is now in effect. Here is an analysis.
VA Clamping Down on Official Time and Union Office Space
The VA is moving to implement President Trump’s executive orders which will put new restrictions on unions’ use of official time and office space.
Presidential Power Versus Employees’ Constitutional Rights: Interpreting the Executive Orders Affecting Federal Workers
President Trump’s three labor relations executive orders were recently allowed to take effect. What impact will they have on federal employees?
