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New guidance has been issued for federal employees and agencies regarding masking requirements created under a recent Executive Order.
The author says the Biden administration appears to be reverting to past labor relations practices. Will it work better this time?
Legislation has been introduced to block implementation of one of President Biden's Executive Orders that impacted the federal workforce in various ways.
Labor relations under the Biden administration is changing. What does this mean for bargaining on permissive topics?
The Biden administration is replacing members of the FSIP after complaints and lawsuits by unions opposed to recent FSIP decisions.
The White House has issued guidance for agencies on implementing new COVID-19 safety regulations for federal employees.
President Biden has officially revoked Schedule F. The author says the action is an important indicator of the president's approach to the civil service.
The Biden administration is revoking previous EO's imposing more restrictions on federal unions and stressing performance over seniority for federal workers.
President Biden cancelled an Executive Order on "race and sex stereotyping" with a new one to advance "equity across the federal government."
President Biden has made good on his promise to require wearing masks on federal property.