Government Shutdown: Impact on Federal Workers and States
Trump admin. threatened layoffs due to funding bill impasse. Shutdown impacted federal workers, SNAP, and housing programs. Political divide evident in perceived impacts across states.
Government Shutdown: Democrats Urge Utility Relief for Federal Workers
House Democrats urge energy firms to waive late fees & prevent service termination for federal workers impacted by the government shutdown. The 2019 Public Servant Fair Therapy Act guarantees backpay.
Interior Department Layoffs: Impact and Controversy
The Interior Department faces potential layoffs impacting numerous employees across agencies like BLM, USGS, and NPS, following a court order regarding the administration's cuts. TRO limits.
Federal Workers & Shutdowns: Unemployment Coverage Bill
Bill allows essential federal workers to seek unemployment benefits during shutdowns, repayable upon receiving back pay. VA OIG report reveals disability claim errors, costing millions. Controversy over claim processing speed.
Federal Workers Protest Trump’s Budget & Potential Shutdown
Federal workers protest Trump's budget proposal and potential government shutdown, fearing job losses and agency overhauls. They urge Congress to reject the budget and defend civil liberties.
Ingrassia Nomination Delayed Amidst Outcry
Paul Ingrassia's nomination for Office of Special Counsel is delayed after concerns arise over his qualifications, associations with controversial figures, and denigration of federal workers. Groups urge withdrawal.
Supreme Court OKs Trump’s Federal Workforce Reduction Plans
The Supreme Court reversed a lower court order, allowing federal agencies to proceed with Trump's workforce reduction plans (RIF). Mass firings are likely, impacting government services. Legal challenges continue.
Government Job Cuts: Impact on Federal Workers & Contractors
Federal job postings by top government contractors fell 15% since Jan. Deferred resignations & potential agency reductions may impact job market absorption of specialized workers. Spike in applications slows.
Federal Workers’ Rights: Unions Fight Schedule F Revival
Unions oppose Trump's Schedule F revival, claiming it threatens civil service protections, enables political retaliation, and undermines objective policy-making. Plan impacts 50,000+ federal workers.
Federal Workers Legal Network: Fighting Misuse & Firings
New network aids US federal employees facing wrongful termination or legal issues due to government workforce cuts. AFL-CIO, NTEU & others provide free legal advice and representation.
A Senate bill targeting teleworkers’ locality pay now has its companion in the House
And federal HR leaders have repeatedly testified before Congress that they conduct oversight to ensure feds do not take advantage of telework agreements to receive more locality pay than they are entitled.
Feds’ employee experience and engagement continued to climb in 2024, FEVS data finds
“Leaders across the Biden-Harris Administration — and managers and supervisors across government — have prioritized rebuilding their workforces and engaging them on the issues most important to them,” acting OPM Director Rob Shriver said in a statement.