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GovExec Daily: Why the Government Has Employed So Many Celebrities
Tom Shoop joins the podcast to discuss the A-listers who have worked at USPS and other agencies before they were famous.
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A Major Federal Employee Union Is Ready to Fight for Better Pay, Benefits and Workplace Protections
NTEU began its annual legislative conference Tuesday.
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GovExec Daily: Building a Bridge Between Researchers and Policymakers
Dr. Donald Kettl joins the podcast to discuss how the Biden administration can better bridge the gap toward greater mission success.
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Lawmakers Eye Rolling Back Controversial VA Workforce Law, As the Department and Union Begin Negotiations
A bipartisan bill would effectively take two portions of the 2017 VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act that were nullified by federal courts off the books.
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Here's What Is Happening With the Federal Employees Evacuated From Ukraine
Groups look to provide aid to families of those required to relocate suddenly, some of whom left possessions and pets behind.
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Coronavirus Roundup: New CDC Mask Guidance Expected; Biden Prepares for SOTU Amid Pandemic Changes
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
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Fixing The Security Clearance Process Has Not Been Forgotten
While security clearance topics might not be making headlines, the process – and how to improve it – remains a priority across government.
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Soon Feds Will Be Able to Sign Up Online to Join a COVID Hazard Pay Lawsuit
Unlike traditional class-action suits, federal workers will need to sign up to become plaintiffs in advance, union says.
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Unions are Urging the VA to Better Educate Employees About Their Rights Under COVID Law
Although Congress has approved a number of measures to help federal workers stay safe during the pandemic, labor groups say the Veterans Affairs Department has not adequately trained employees on those benefits.
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GovExec Daily: Remote Work Trends That Federal Employees Should Know
GitLab's Bob Stevens joins the podcast to discuss how feds can telework more securely.
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GOP Will Slash Federal Workforce and Limit Service Time if It Retakes Congress, Senator Says
In his "Rescue America" plan, Sen. Rick Scott proposes that the new majority push for reducing the workforce by 25%, 12-year term limits and new pay caps.
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Female Business Travelers Pay Less Than Their Male Colleagues because They Tend to Book Earlier
New research shows women paid an average of $18 less per flight than men in the same position at the same company, mainly because they consistently booked earlier.
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GovExec Daily: What Feds Need to Know About Clearances
Federal employment attorneys Elaine Fitch and Mary Kuntz join the podcast to discuss new information about the process of getting cleared.
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New Bills Try Once More to Force Feds Back to Traditional Offices
Federal employee unions have blasted the latest round of Republican legislation, arguing the bills improperly infringe on their right to negotiate over working conditions.
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IRS Is Deploying Mandatory Overtime and Reassignments to Address Its Backlog. Democrats Want More.
The tax agency has entered the 2022 tax season with an unprecedented number of unresolved cases.
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The Justice Dept.’s Workplace Safety Plan Details COVID-19 Testing Protocols
The plan’s language encouraging a “broader” application of telework disappointed career prosecutors, who had hoped for a firm baseline of two days per week of working remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Part of Biden’s $15 Contractor Minimum Wage Order Was Temporarily Halted
“This ruling helps more than 40,000 companies like Arkansas Valley Adventures who provide seasonal recreational services on federal lands,” said an attorney for the plaintiffs.
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Tell Us How the Pandemic Has Changed Your Job and Life
We’re looking for readers who want to share with us their experiences two years into the pandemic.
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Coronavirus Roundup: Trump COVID Official Pens a Memoir; Republicans Attempt to Force a Vote on Vaccine Mandates Before Government Funding
Today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
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