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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.

Draining the Swamp: Restricting Funding of Union Activity

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 17, 2018 2:32 PM | Updated: Jul 26, 2018 12:24 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has issued instructions to agencies on when to implement restrictions on funding of federal employees working for a union.

ALJs Excepted from Competitive Service

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 11, 2018 9:32 AM | Updated: Sep 9, 2018 7:11 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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As a result of a recent Supreme Court decision, President Trump has issued an Executive Order excepting ALJ’s from the competitive service.

Back to the Future: Labor Relations in Government Today

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 10, 2018 10:43 AM | Updated: Jul 17, 2018 4:39 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

How will the new Executive Orders from the Trump administration impact labor relations in the federal government? Here is one perspective.

OPM Guidance on Labor and Employee Relations Executive Orders

By Bob GilsonJul 6, 2018 7:23 AM | Updated: Jul 16, 2018 7:45 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has issued guidance on President Trump’s recent Executive Orders impacting the federal workforce.

Executive Orders & the Force of Law: How Federal Unions’ Suit May Be Doomed

By Bob GilsonJun 25, 2018 2:56 PM | Updated: Jul 3, 2018 10:28 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

How will lawsuits filed by unions regarding the Executive Order on labor relations fare in court? Here is an analysis.

Senators Want Executive Orders Rescinded

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 20, 2018 10:11 AM | Updated: Jun 27, 2018 6:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A group of 45 Senate Democrats are asking President Trump to reconsider his executive orders directed at the federal workforce.

AFGE Seeking Injunction of One of Trump’s Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 18, 2018 11:47 AM | Updated: Jun 26, 2018 3:48 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

AFGE is seeking an injunction of one of President Trump’s executive orders regarding the use of official time.

House Democrats Call for Rescinding Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 15, 2018 12:48 PM | Updated: Jun 25, 2018 7:40 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A group of House Democrats have asked President Trump to rescind his recently issued executive orders that impact the federal workforce.

More Unions Sue Over Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 14, 2018 9:43 AM | Updated: Jun 23, 2018 10:10 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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13 more unions have sued President Trump over the executive orders he recently issued that attempt to place restrictions on federal employee unions.

NTEU Seeking Injunction of Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 12, 2018 4:03 PM | Updated: Jun 22, 2018 10:30 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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NTEU has filed for preliminary injunction against two recent executive orders that place restrictions on federal employee unions.

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