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    Supreme Court OKs Trump’s Federal Workforce Reduction Plans

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.