Human Resources
Executive Orders and Their Impact on Federal Workers
With the injunction against President Trump's Executive Orders lifted, what will be the impact on the federal workforce?
Labor Relations
Stay informed on the latest developments in federal labor relations, including updates on collective bargaining, union negotiations, FLRA decisions, labor‑management disputes, and federal workforce policies that shape the rights and responsibilities of federal employees. Find news and analysis on AFGE, NTEU and other federal unions, bargaining agreements, workplace rules, and major actions affecting labor relations across federal agencies. Find clear insights into how evolving labor policies impact the federal workforce and agency operations.
Agency News
VA Moving Out on Implementing Restrictions on Unions
The VA announced that it is moving out on implementing President Trump's executive orders to restrict union power within the agency.
Human Resources
Agencies to Implement Executive Orders
OPM is advising agencies to move out quickly on implementing President Trump's Executive Orders.
Court Cases
Executive Orders Allowed to Take Effect After Injunction is Lifted
The injunction that had been preventing President Trump's executive orders from taking effect has been lifted by an appeals court.
Human Resources
Bill to Prevent VA Union “Bribes”
A bill has been introduced in the House to restrict AFGE from offering new employees money to immediately join the union.
Human Resources
Trump Executive Orders Gain New Life
Recent action by the Court of Appeals in Washington breathes new life into President Trump's Executive Orders impacting the federal workforce.
Court Cases
Appeals Court Denies Rehearing of Unions’ Case Over Executive Orders
An appeals court has denied a rehearing of a lawsuit over the Trump administration's executive orders on labor relations.
Human Resources
Gilson Appointed to Impasses Panel
FedSmith author Robert J. Gilson has been appointed by President Trump to a five-year term as a member of the Federal Service Impasses Panel.
Human Resources
OPM Proposes Changes to Federal Employee Removal Process
OPM has issued a proposed rule to enable faster removal of federal employees in different situations.
Human Resources
Lawmakers Make a Stand for Collective Bargaining
A group of House Members are urging Congress to pass legislation to defend federal employees' collective bargaining rights.