Legislation Introduced to Make Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Employees
Legislation has been introduced that would make federal employees “at-will” employees, potentially making it easier to remove or suspend them.
Official Time
Bill Would Ban Use of Official Time at VA While Wait Times Continue
A new bill would ban the use of official time at the VA if veterans seeking services are unable to get an appointment within a 30 day period.
VA Secretary: Let’s Reform Official Time
346 VA employees work full time on union activities. The VA Secretary says reforming use of official time by unions is necessary. This reform will likely take a long time.
Bill Requiring Annual Official Time Report Passes in House
A bill requiring OPM to provide reports to Congress on use of official time for federal employees working on behalf of a union has passed in the House.
More Patient Care Problems Cited at VA
A new report found numerous problems with patient care at a VA facility. Here is a summary and solutions suggested to improve caring for veterans in the VA.
OPM’s Official Time Report: Some Wonderfully Amazing Numbers
OPM has issued its latest report on official time use in agencies. The author looks at some of the numbers and some of the questions that they raise.
Legislation Cutting Some Federal Employees’ Pensions Advances in House
A bill that would penalize a federal employee’s pension when acting primarily as a union representative has advanced in the House.
Federal Employee Unions and the Official Time Reform Act
A new bill would reduce retirement income for some federal employees working as federal union representatives while being paid by the federal government.
Legislation Introduced Requiring OPM to Submit Annual Report on Union Use of Official Time
Legislation has been introduced that would require OPM to submit an annual report to Congress on the amount of official time used by federal employee unions.
House Committee Hearing Scrutinizes Use of Official Time at VA
Does the use of official time at the VA improve veterans’ care, and how much official time is actually used by employees? A recent House Committee hearing sought to find answers to these questions.
