Appeals Court Upholds Trump Executive Order Restricting Collective Bargaining
Federal employee unions sued to stop an executive order excluding them on security grounds; brief wins faded as appeals stalled collective bargaining.
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OPM’s Bold Move: Canceling Federal Union Contracts to Boost National Security
New OPM guidance accelerates union contract changes, aiming for a more flexible, accountable federal workforce despite ongoing litigation.
Reinstated Reporting Shows Official Time Costs Rose 54% Over Five Years
OPM has resumed publishing official time reports, and the new data show that costs have risen sharply over a five-year period.
From a Shutdown to the Pay Raise: The Top Federal Employee Stories of 2025
The longest government shutdown in history, mass layoffs, and unprecedented Christmas holidays are among the most memorable events for federal employees in 2025.
House Votes to Stand Up for Federal Employee Unions Amid TSA Shake-Up
The House passed a bill that would nullify an Executive Order stripping union protections while the TSA moved to eliminate collective bargaining.
DOJ Warns Supreme Court: CSRA Stability at Risk After Fourth Circuit Breaks Precedent
A 4th Circuit ruling lets federal employees bypass the CSRA and sue in district court. DOJ wants the Supreme Court to block it, warning it could destabilize federal personnel law.
Protecting Federal Employees: The Push to Overturn Union Restrictions
New legislation has been introduced to reverse President Trump’s union restrictions and reinstate collective bargaining agreements.
Executive Overreach or Legislative Neglect? Understanding Federal Labor Rights at the Mercy of Presidential Ping-Pong
President Trump’s executive order reshapes federal labor rights, sparking lawsuits and questions about CSRA’s role in safeguarding impartial public service.
FLRA Realignment Highlights Sharp Shift in Federal Labor Relations
FLRA closes Chicago office, scraps ADR unit, and updates jurisdictions under an executive order, marking a major shift in federal labor relations and union power.
Breaking the Bureaucracy: Trump’s War on Federal Employee Unions
“[B]loat, bureaucracy and a fixed mindset” underlies removing the impact of federal employee unions. Here is what is happening and likely outcomes.
