Workforce
VA Nurses Stage Demonstrations to Protest Understaffing
Employees are taking on more work than ever, causing burn out and high turnover. VA hopes new pay authorities will reverse that trend.
Pay & Benefits
A Bipartisan Bill Would Ban Top Feds From Trading Stocks
Violators would potentially face hefty fines.
Pay & Benefits
The Biden Administration and USPS Offer a First Glimpse of a Postal-Only Health Benefits System
The agencies are seeking to answer early questions, though they still have time to sort out details.
Management
USPS Lists Hundreds of Post Offices and Other Facilities Where It Will Consolidate Operations
The changes will take place as soon as next month.
Workforce
Lawmaker Pushes for Legislative Branch Employees to Have the Same Rights as Other Feds
Congress should hold itself to the same employer standards as the rest of government, House member says.
Workforce
At Least One Major Agency Is Still Testing Unvaxxed Feds, Defying White House Policy
The Defense Department says it is still trying to figure out how to implement the new policy within its unique workforce.
Oversight
The Race to Be the Next House Democrat Overseeing Feds Has Begun
The outgoing oversight panel leader who lost her primary had an extensive legacy with federal management issues, but at least one new contender also has established credentials.
Workforce
'Stay Vigilant:' Agencies Issue Warnings, Take New Steps to Combat Wave of Threats Against Feds
The Biden administration is looking to protect feds as anti-government rhetoric heats up.
Management
Why USPS Is Disproportionately Impacted by High Inflation
The Postal Service is expected to pay out $1.1 billion more in cost-of-living adjustments this year.
Workforce
Republican Senator Implores Americans Not to Apply for New IRS Jobs
New positions aimed at enforcing tax laws are immoral and will not last long anyway, lawmaker suggests.
Workforce
The Biden Administration Ends COVID-19 Testing Aimed at Unvaccinated Workers
Employees will soon face the same safety protocols regardless of vaccination status.
Workforce
FAA-Caused Flight Delays in New York Preview Potential 'Crisis' in Coming Years
The agency says it is addressing staffing shortages that have contributed to an unusually disruptive summer, but groups warn FAA is not sufficiently planning.
Workforce
Key Agencies Are Shedding the Exact Employees They Need to Spend New Infrastructure Dollars
Watchdogs caution agencies could face critical staffing shortages that could impact implementation of Biden's signature infrastructure law.
Workforce
House Sends Package that Includes an IRS Hiring Boost and USPS EV Funding to Biden
The measure aimed at lowering health care costs and fueling the fight against climate change received only Democratic support.
Workforce
White House Can't Just Retaliate Against and Discipline Its Employees Willy-Nilly, Panel Rules
Non-political appointees at the White House are now entitled to civil service protections.
Management
As Pressure Ramps Up Against USPS Reforms, DeJoy Asks Stakeholders to Fall in Line
The Postal Service is facing pushback on its plans to raise rates, shrink the workforce and consolidate mail processing.
Workforce
Republicans Are Pushing Back on the Biden Administration's Infrastructure-Fueled Hiring Spree
Agency officials should share more details on a new corps of clean energy workers, lawmakers say.
Workforce
Some Specifics Emerge on How the Senate-Backed Tax-and-Climate Bill Would Impact Agency Staffing Levels
One agency will grow less than some claim, while another would see an unexpected boost.
Workforce
Postal Employees Voice Major Concerns as USPS Begins Implementing Its Delivery Consolidation Plan
Postal management says the changes will save money and lead to better working conditions.
Management