Management
Biden Looks to Shake Up Postal Service Leadership With New Nominees
If confirmed, new nominees would give White House-backed members a majority on the postal governing board.
Workforce
Land Management Agency Still Facing Vacancies From Headquarters Move After Workers Fled
The agency's Black and most experienced workers saw particular decreases.
Workforce
Despite Calls for Delay, White House Says Feds' Vaccination Deadline Isn't Changing
Federal workers have until Monday to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or seek an exemption.
Workforce
Concerns Raised With TSA Staffing and Vaccine Mandate Ahead of Holiday Travel
Agency expresses confidence in its workforce but other officials warn disruptions are likely.
Management
A 2019 Report Found National Parks Employees Felt Abused and Harassed, but the Agency Never Released It
NPS says it was working on putting the report out before the pandemic hit.
Management
Congressional Leaders Concede Another Stopgap Spending Bill 'Likely' as Negotiations Remain at Standstill
White House warns of drastic impacts to agencies from long-term autopilot funding.
Management
Lawmakers Look to Boost VA Research by Poaching From Other Agencies, Governments
VA would be better positioned to lead on issues like traumatic brain injury and PTSD, committee leaders say.
Management
Biden's Slimmed Down Social Spending Package Still Includes Mass Investment in IRS Staffing
Funding to electrify the federal vehicle fleet appears to have been dropped from the package.
Workforce
Measure to Close Loophole for Prosecuting Perpetrators of Attacks on Federal Employees Heads to Biden's Desk
House passes bill that allows the United States to prosecute crimes that target federal personnel overseas.
Management
Lawmaker Introduces 'Drain the Swamp Act' to Force All Agencies to Leave Washington
Agencies would be allowed to keep just 10% of their workforces in the nation's capital.
Management
Postal Service Vows to Win Over Republicans Angry About Banking Pilot
Republican committee leaders say Louis DeJoy withheld information to keep the initiative secret.
Workforce
Federal Employee Appeals Agency Warns of Chaos if Court Intervenes in Dispute Over Its Judges' Authority
MSPB says it, not the court, should decide if its judges are hired in compliance with the Constitution.
Oversight
Immediate Sidelining of Trump Burrower by Biden Administration Was Appropriate, IG Finds
The official's hiring by the National Security Agency had generated significant concern, but a watchdog says the decision was above board.
Management
VA Begins Disciplining Employees as Thousands Have Yet to Prove They’re Vaccinated
Only 70% of VA's health care workforce has uploaded proof of their COVID-19 inoculation.
Management
Senate Democrats Unveil 2022 Spending Bills With Big Boosts for Agencies, Without GOP Support
The two parties remain firmly divided on appropriations levels ahead of a Dec. 3 shutdown deadline.
Workforce
Meet the Federal Employees Who Will Refuse the COVID-19 Vaccine
"There is no way I'm getting that shot:" some employees will leave their jobs if they cannot get around Biden's vaccine mandate.
Management
Postal Service Blames ‘Street Crime’ and Absenteeism for Mail Delays
Lawmakers are looking to make it harder for the agency to slow delivery in the future, while auditor says fixing current problems will be a significant challenge.
Management
Lawmakers, Stakeholders Push New Strategies to Reverse Mail Slowdowns and Price Hikes
The changes are "undermining" the Postal Service, House members say.
Workforce
After Having Their Computers Monitored, Employees Blast SSA Watchdog
Employee group pledges to bring its complaints to the White House and Congress.
Management