Executive Order Obliterating Civil Service Protections Gets an ‘F’
The author says there are a number of inherent problems with the recent Executive Order that creates a new class of federal employees.
Spoils System
Hatch Act Leads to 120-Day Suspension
A federal employee has agreed to a 120-day suspension without pay for a Hatch Act violation.
Politics and the Importance of the Civil Service
The author says that although the civil service system is not perfect, a return to the “spoils system” would be devastating for the federal workforce.
More Firings May Not Lead To Better Results
The author says that making it easier to fire federal employees is an emotionally charged issue that is only one aspect of addressing accountability problems.
Debating the Role of Federal Employees
Various groups are seeking loyalty of the federal workforce. Is there an internal “permanent state” in government? A former administration official says it exists, is dangerous and threatens our democracy.
Some Thoughts For the New President and Congress Regarding Federal Employment
The author says that there are better ways to enact changes to the federal civil service laws than vilifying federal employees.
Federal Employee Accountability: 7 Essential Characteristics of Reform
The author outlines seven basic principles that he says have the potential to design a more accountable civil service that is free from political influence.
Unions, Official Time and the Politically Neutral Fed Workforce
A bill to require OPM to provide yearly data to Congress on union activity by federal employees is under consideration in the House.
