Management
Immigration Judges Are 'Shocked and Disappointed' by Trump’s Disparagements
The president is misinformed or mistaken, union leader says.
Management
8 Key Proposals for Feds in Trump's Reorganization Plan
From privatizing agencies to relocating employees, civil servants have a lot to watch.
Management
Proposed OPM Reorganization Draws Widespread Criticism
Dismantling most of the federal government’s HR agency "makes absolutely no sense whatsoever," says a former architect of the plan.
Management
Senate Intervenes on Behalf of IG After VA Questions the Watchdog's Authority
Senate votes 96-0 in favor of inspector general after VA's acting secretary told IG to pipe down.
Management
White House's Plan for the Postal Service: Fix It, Then Privatize It
A private postal system would lead to better innovation and services, administration says.
Pay & Benefits
Trump’s Reorganization of Feds: Relocations and Reskilling, But Not Job Cuts
Plan was "not an attempt to cut jobs," White House says, adding it's more focused on additions.
Management
Trump Wants All Government Agencies to Help House Detained Immigrant Families
The president made the appeal in his executive order to end the separation of families at the border.
Management
Senate Rejects Bill to Rescind $15 Billion From Federal Agencies
White House pledges to continue to fight for spending cuts.
Management
Employee Advocates Implore Federal Watchdog to Protect Labor-Management Officials
Trump's workforce executive orders could lead to retaliation against those who engage in good faith talks, groups say.
Oversight
Lawmakers Call for an Investigation Into Discipline at VA
Senators say VA is out of compliance with a 2017 law and enforcing it unfairly.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Approves Major Governmentwide Pay and Hiring Reforms in Defense Bill
Senators will have to fight to preserve workforce reforms such as an increase in allowable buyout amounts to $40K.
Pay & Benefits
The Federal Agencies Where the Most Employees Are Eligible to Retire
Agencies are anticipating massive spikes in employees with retirement eligibility in the next five years.
Pay & Benefits
Congress Looks to Boost Accountability for VA’s Senior Execs, Loosen It for Everyone Else
Bipartisan bill in the Senate would unwind Trump’s top legislative achievement on civil service reform.
Management
House Passes Bill to Help USPS Block International Shipments With Illegal Opioids
The Postal Service typically has no advanced data on the packages it receives from overseas.
Oversight
Federal Employees Last Year Broke Record for Proving Retaliation By Managers
New laws and better employee results from watchdog are giving supervisors "more to fear" than ever, whistleblower advocate says.
Pay & Benefits
The Postal Service Is Not Subject to Trump's Workforce Executive Orders
OPM confirms analysis conducted on behalf of postal union.
Pay & Benefits
White House Tells Agencies to Give D.C.-Area Feds Time Off During Capitals Stanley Cup Parade
OPM also authorizes agencies to allow employees to telework or take other flexibilities.
Management
Trump Administration Begins Probing Private Landowners Along Border Over Wall Construction
The administration is looking to spend $240 million for a company to assess real estate along the border.
Management
Postal Stakeholders Are Impressed With Trump's Task Force So Far
The panel charged with overhauling USPS has held lots of meetings over the past few weeks.
Management