Skip to content
  • FS
  • Retirement
  • Pay & Benefits
  • HR
  • Agency News
  • Topics
    • TSP News
    • OPM Updates
    • Workforce News
    • Court Cases
    • Leadership
    • Q&A
  • Authors
FedSmith.com

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.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Collective Bargaining for Most Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 25, 2025 6:53 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Wooden judge's gavel on a desk with blurred images of law books in the background

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order effectively ends collective bargaining rights for most federal employees.

Bills Introduced to Fight Trump’s Restrictions on Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 16, 2025 2:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Folder sitting on a desk labeled 'labor union' next to an open pamphlet and a pen

Bills introduced recently in Congress would protect collective bargaining rights for federal employees.

Legislation Would Ban the Use of Official Time

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 9, 2025 9:42 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Old style pocket watch on a spread of $100 bills

Recently reintroduced legislation would prohibit the use of official time.

More Unions Sue Over Trump’s Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 4, 2025 1:12 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Wooden judge's gavel sitting on a wooden surface

A group of unions has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.

NTEU Sues Trump Over Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 1, 2025 1:15 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Wooden judge's gavel sitting on top of an open law book on a bookshelf with two stacks of books on either side pictured with a library of bookshelves in the background

NTEU has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.

Bill Seeks to Require Publishing Official Time Reports

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 31, 2025 1:48 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Old style blue alarm clock next to a spread of $100 cash bills on a blue background

Legislation seeks to require publishing official time reports. It is part of a broader effort to crack down on unions in goverment.

Justice Department Sues AFGE to Release Agencies from Bargaining Agreements

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 31, 2025 8:21 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Lawsuit document on desk with pen and book

The Justice Department sued AFGE affiliates to exempt 8 federal agencies from union agreements due to national security, following Trump’s Executive Order.

Trump Takes Aim at Cutting Back Unions’ Involvement in Federal Government

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 28, 2025 11:35 AM | Updated: Mar 29, 2025 2:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Trump has issued an Executive Order that would remove unions from most of the federal workforce. Here is a quick summary.

Federal Labor Relations: Cost of Collective Bargaining in the Federal Government

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 19, 2025 8:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Old style alarm clock with cash overlaid on the face of the clock

How much does the federal government spend on its labor relations program? No one knows or has cared to find out. We will find the answer based on a new OPM directive.

Federal Workforce Freedom Act Would Ban Federal Employee Union Representation

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 17, 2025 7:50 AM | Updated: Mar 18, 2025 2:38 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Businessman tearing a document between his hands that says 'contract' at the top

A bill introduced in Congress would change the landscape of labor relations in government. Here is a summary of the Federal Workforce Freedom Act.

Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Page5 Page6 … Page97 Next →

Free Email Lists

Subscribe to our free email list to get our news updates in your inbox.

Use a personal email if possible (i.e. Gmail); some agencies restrict emails from lists
Choose Lists:

Daily TSP Performance

April 1, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.7939 +0.01% +1.05%
F Fund $20.8929 +0.01% +0.05%
C Fund $105.5194 +0.72% -3.65%
S Fund $99.8332 +0.66% -0.57%
I Fund $57.7086 +2.11% +3.99%
L Income $29.4203 +0.35% +0.61%
L 2030 $58.1639 +0.68% +0.11%
L 2035 $17.6744 +0.80% -0.03%
L 2040 $67.6954 +0.87% -0.13%
L 2045 $18.7140 +0.93% -0.22%
L 2050 $41.4218 +0.99% -0.31%
L 2055 $21.3088 +1.19% -0.56%
L 2060 $21.3063 +1.19% -0.56%
L 2065 $21.3037 +1.19% -0.56%
L 2070 $12.6263 +1.19% -0.56%
L 2075 $11.0291 +1.19% -0.56%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

Archives

Popular Tags

AFGE Annuity Backlog Bargaining Budget COLA COVID CSRS Data Breach Donald Trump Election Employee Relations Executive Order FedSmith Polls FEGLI FEHB FERS FLRA FRTIB GAO General Schedule Government Shutdown Hatch Act Hiring Holidays Inflation Insurance IRA IRS Labor Relations Locality Pay Medicare MSPB Official Time OPM Pay Raise Postal Service Proposed Legislation Roth Social Security Taxes Telework Travel TSP Unions VA Vaccinations

FedSmith.com is a certified Ezoic Premium publisher
© 2026 FedSmith Inc. All rights reserved.
  • About
  • Write for Us
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use