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.
The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) retracted a May 2024 opinion on the Hatch Act, reverting to referring violations by White House appointees to the President. This change impacts disciplinary actions and First Amendment concerns.
OPM proposes reviving Schedule F, potentially stripping civil service protections from thousands of federal workers in policy-related roles. Critics cite concerns about political influence and job security.
