Physician, Heal Thyself
The author argues OPM criticizes union time costs but ignores its own far more expensive inefficiencies, echoing “Physician, heal thyself.”
Official Time
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.
“Official Time” in Agencies: What Does It Cost, and Why Is It a Political Football?
Hundreds of millions fund government union activity, and politics underlies official time and its use. 2026 is no exception.
House Committee Advances Bills Targeting Probationary Periods and Official Time
The House Oversight Committee advanced various bills this week, some of which have direct implications for federal employees.
Senate Adds Cuts to Federal Employees’ Benefits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has released legislative text that would make significant cuts to federal employees’ benefits.
Legislation Would Ban the Use of Official Time
Recently reintroduced legislation would prohibit the use of official time.
Bill Seeks to Require Publishing Official Time Reports
Legislation seeks to require publishing official time reports. It is part of a broader effort to crack down on unions in goverment.
Federal Labor Relations: Cost of Collective Bargaining in the Federal Government
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.
OPM Moving Out on Restarting Publication of Official Time Reports
OPM is reviving official time reports and has directed agencies to compile the necessary data.
Legislation Would Abolish Official Time
Legislation proposes to eliminate federal employees’ use of official time.
