Management
Appellate Court: FLRA Cannot Override Arbitrators Just Because It Disagrees With Them
A three-judge panel last week overturned a Federal Labor Relations Authority decision, ruling that the federal labor-management agency did not provide enough deference to neutral arbitrators.
Route Fifty
States Crack Down on Large Gatherings as Covid-19 Continues to Spread
Minnesota officials are seeking damages from a ranch owner who held a three-day rodeo in defiance of state regulations on large gatherings. They say at least one attendee tested positive for Covid-19 days after the event.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Senators Seek Guarantee of Maximum Telework for Feds; Rising Concern Over Vaccine Approval and Distribution to Communities of Color
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
As Rich People Locked Down for COVID-19, the Poor Moved More
Money is a determining factor in how well people can engage in social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research confirms.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Supporting Women Employees During the Quarantine
Executive coach Susan Hodgkinson joins the podcast to discuss how organizations can better back up their employees during the pandemic.
Route Fifty
Virus’ Hit to Sales Tax Revenues is Coming Into Focus and It’s Not Good
New data shows a 10%, or $42 billion, drop in state and local sales tax receipts in the second quarter. Factors like whether groceries are taxed appear to be affecting collections in some states.
Management
White House Objects to Language Preventing OPM-GSA Merger and Other Workforce Provisions in House 'Minibus' Spending Bill
Veto threat also lists objections to provisions that would undermine the White House’s approach to labor-management relations.
Management
Bipartisan Bill Would Establish Multi-Agency Effort for Carbon Removal
A committee would develop a strategic plan for research and development on carbon dioxide removal in the air, lands and oceans.
Nextgov
CISA Releases Final TIC 3 Guidance
The agency plans to finalize the first two use cases for the Trusted Internet Connection program later this summer.
Management
Federal Officials Point to Underfunding, Lockdown Avoidance for Coronavirus Failings
Anthony Fauci and other agency leaders push back on allegations the federal government hasn’t done enough to confront the pandemic.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Defense Will Work with CDC on Vaccine Distribution; State Department Enters Phase Two of Reopening
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Expert: We Need To Prep For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Now
Before we have a COVID-19 vaccine, it's vital to think about how to get it out to the maximum number of people, an expert argues.
Nextgov
GSA Launches IT Acquisition Training Portal For Procurement Officers and Program Managers
The on-demand video courses offer continuous learning points, and many are open to the public.
Defense
GOP Senators Stall Tata Nomination for Top Pentagon Post
After Islamophobic remarks, Trump’s controversial pick to be Defense Department’s policy chief is in troubled waters.
Tech
NASA's Big Move to Search for Life on Mars – and to Bring Rocks Home
This summer, NASA's Mars Perseverance rover is taking the next giant leap in our search for signs of life beyond Earth.
Management
GovExec Daily: The State of Federal Law Enforcement and Protests
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the deployment of Federal Protective Service officers.
Route Fifty
The States With the Worst Public Sector Job Losses During the Coronavirus Crisis
Forty-nine states have had declines in state and local government employment since February. Some have fared worse than others.
Management
USPS Denies It's Giving the Trump Administration Undue Influence
Postal Service stresses its independence as lawmakers say the administration is "inappropriately insert[ing]" itself into the agency's operations.
Management
Democratic Senators Introduce Bill to Include Feds in Coronavirus Response Decisions
A task force of administration and union officials would make recommendations for how agencies should protect workers during the pandemic.
Management