Appeals court pauses injunction that upheld VA’s union contract
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Policy & Legislation
Executive orders, legislation, telework, workforce reductions, and policy changes affecting military and federal employees.
Social Security ends flexible work schedules, setting up clash with union
Government Executive ·
Treasury/IRS to Discontinue Telework and Permanent Relocation Hardship Options Effective Oct. 5
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM Caps Top Performance Ratings at 40% for GS Employees
ClearanceJobs News ·
FLRA Jurisdiction Denied: Can Federal Unions Still Go to Court?
FedSmith ·
Courts Split on Trump Orders Ending Union Rights at VA, Bureau of Prisons, and EPA
FEDweek ·
Bureau of Prisons ordered to reinstate union rights; facility reportedly still refusing to recognize local
Government Executive ·
SSA to end alternative work schedules on Nov. 16; AFGE files grievance
FNN — Unions ·
TSA removes officers’ chairs as union challenges broader limits on bargaining rights
Government Executive ·
CRS Report Compares Current vs. Proposed EEOC Process for Federal Employee EEO Claims
FEDweek ·
Court Battles Continue Over Trump-Era Union Restrictions: VA Gets Reprieve, BOP Ordered to Restore Contract
FedSmith ·
Appeals court appears to uphold VA’s disputed union contract expiration
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM Finalizes Performance Management Rule, Caps Top Two Rating Categories at 40%
NARFE News ·
Appeals Court Signals VA May Let Contested Union Contracts Expire
Government Executive ·
Democrats urge EEOC to withdraw proposed overhaul of federal-sector discrimination complaint process
FNN — Workforce +1 source ·
Federal Employees Brace for More Changes as OPM Reshapes Workforce Policies
ClearanceJobs News ·
Court orders Bureau of Prisons to restore collective bargaining contract
Federal News Network ·
EPA union sues management over contract termination tied to Trump labor executive order
Government Executive +1 source ·
Judge extends temporary pause on USDA relocations while weighing an indefinite freeze
Government Executive +1 source ·
Federal employees and retirees weigh today’s challenges and the future of government amid RIF concerns
FNN — Workforce ·
OPM Data Breach Fallout and New FBI Cyber Incidents Renew Concerns About Federal Employee Data Security
FedSmith ·
AFGE sues EPA over termination of collective bargaining agreement
Reddit — r/fednews +2 sources ·
Federal workers question lack of legislation to make fired employees whole
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Appeals Court Expands Whistleblower ‘Gross Mismanagement’ Standard in AI-Related Case
FEDweek ·
OPM Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Federal Firing Rule; Comments Due Sept. 29, 2026
NARFE News +1 source ·
OPM Delegates Authority for Agencies to Approve Awards Up to $25,000 Without OPM Review
NARFE News ·
FLRA Rulings Could Strengthen Challenges to Trump Telework and Union Representation Orders
FEDweek +2 sources ·
Audit: VA Rushed Contract Cancellations, Sent Inaccurate Savings Data to Congress
FEDweek ·
Administration Backs Off from Using a Shutdown as Grounds for RIFs
FEDweek +2 sources ·
OPM sets 40% cap on high performance ratings for federal employees
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM Signals Possible Changes to Cap on Federal Performance Ratings
Reddit — r/fednews ·
How a Performance-Based RIF Could Use Your Last 3 Ratings (2024–2026) to Set Retention Standing
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Trump administration settles with unions over shutdown-related RIF plans
FNN — Government Shutdown ·
Trump Administration Settles With Unions Over Shutdown-Related Firings
Reddit — r/fednews +1 source ·
GAO: Few Complaints Don’t Prove Federal Buildings Meet Accessibility Standards; Urges GSA to Improve Reporting
FEDweek ·
Gallup: Most DC-area residents say federal job cuts and furloughs hurt their household
The Hill ·
OPM Leaves Room for Agencies to Raise Cap on Top Performance Ratings
FEDweek ·
Agencies Get More Leeway on Size of Employee Incentive Awards
FEDweek ·
Nominees pledge focus on veterans in hearing for veterans appeals leadership roles
Army Times ·
USCG: Wage Grade employees excluded from new performance appraisal process; GS still use PCAS
Reddit — r/fednews ·
FLRA ruling strengthens union argument to challenge Trump union executive orders in court
Government Executive ·
FLRA ruling shifts fight over Trump union executive orders back to federal courts
Government Executive ·
FLRA ruling bolsters union argument that Trump-era union EO disputes belong in court
GovExec — Workforce ·
Senate urged to quickly approve Army land transfer for North Carolina veterans’ home
Air Force Times +4 sources ·
OPM Caps Top Performance Ratings at 40%, Aiming for Larger Rewards for Highest Performers
FEDweek ·
Federal unions owe workers more transparency. Congress can help.
The Hill ·
Treasury reports rapid adoption of the Do Not Pay database across agencies
Federal News Network ·
GAO: GSA Should Better Publicize How to File Accessibility Complaints for Federal Office Buildings
GAO Reports ·
OPM seeks more feedback on proposed changes to federal firing and adverse action processes
Federal News Network +1 source ·
GAO: OPM Can’t Verify True Cost of Deferred Resignation Program After Extended Paid Leave Use
FedSmith ·
FLRA Decision Says Presidential Telework Memo and OPM Guidance Don’t Override Telework Provisions in CBAs
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Hundreds of CDC Employees Still Being Paid While Barred From Working Amid HHS Restructuring Lawsuit
FedSmith ·
Judge rules administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal
Reddit — r/fednews ·
GAO: Federal employees were paid nearly $7B not to work under DOGE effort
The Hill ·
GAO: Agencies spent nearly $10B on paid administrative leave tied to deferred resignations in 2025
Government Executive ·
GAO: Agencies spent nearly $10B on paid administrative leave for feds not working in 2025
Government Executive ·
Federal judge temporarily halts USDA workforce reorganization through Oct. 2
Federal News Network ·
Federal Unions Notch Court Wins in Challenges Involving FEMA, USDA and Trump-Era Executive Orders
FEDweek ·
GAO: Deferred Resignation Program Drove Sixfold Increase in Paid Administrative Leave Salary Costs
Reddit — r/fednews +1 source ·
OPM Reopens Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule to Promote Employee Accountability
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
OPM Corrects RIF/CTAP Final Rule to Restore “Displaced” Definition Paragraphs
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
OPM Corrects RIF Final Rule to Restore ‘Displaced’ Definition Paragraphs
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
OPM Details New RIF Rules for Federal Workers
FEDmanager +1 source ·
Executive Order Directs Military Records Sharing to Speed Up Benefits Processing
FEDmanager +1 source ·
Arbitrator Sides with NTEU in Challenge to EPA RIF and Reorganization
FEDweek ·
Poll: 70% Support Major Veterans Bill, but Only 30% Back Its Disability Provision
Military.com ·
OPM details expectations for new RIF rules
Federal News Network +2 sources ·
Arbitrator: EPA violated union contract during RIF and reorganization
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
SBA proposal could let large firms compete with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses
Army Times ·
SBA proposal could let large firms compete with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses
Air Force Times +5 sources ·
CBO Report: H.R. 8052, Veteran Infection Prevention Act (as reported by House Veterans’ Affairs)
CBO Reports +1 source ·
Don’t let federal agencies judge their own discrimination cases
GovExec — Workforce ·
Commentary: Don’t let federal agencies judge their own discrimination cases
GovExec — Workforce ·
Federal Workplace Changed, But Unions Didn’t; Now They Risk Irrelevancy
FedSmith ·
Trump signs order directing VA and DoD to improve data sharing for veterans benefits
Nextgov/FCW +1 source ·
GAO: DOD Must Improve Oversight of Intergovernmental Support Agreements for Installation Services
GAO Reports +1 source ·
Federal unions file new lawsuit to block USDA reorganization after judge directs separate action
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
OPM breach victims told MyIDCare identity monitoring will expire in October
Reddit — r/fednews ·
SSA watchdog says agency must improve data verification to cut improper payments and errors
Nextgov/FCW ·
OPM Explains New RIF ‘Assignment Rights’ Replacing ‘Bump and Retreat’
FEDweek +2 sources ·
Trump Executive Order Aims to Speed Veterans’ Benefits by Modernizing DoD–VA Data Sharing
White House Briefing Room +1 source ·
Executive Order Aims to Speed Access to Veterans’ Benefits and Expand Employment Opportunities
White House Briefing Room +1 source ·
OPM Issues Initial Guidance on New RIF Procedures, Reminds Agencies They Are Now in Effect
FEDweek ·
MSPB Finalizes Rule Overhauling Federal Employee Discipline Appeals
FEDmanager ·
House VA Committee moves to subpoena Oracle over VA EHR contract
FNN — Veterans Affairs +1 source ·
Unions Sue to Block OPM’s New Federal Employee Performance Rating and Suitability Rules
FEDmanager ·
OPM Memo to Decentralize FEVS Administration Raises Cost and Quality Concerns
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
OPM Memo on Decentralizing the FEVS Raises Cost and Quality Concerns
FNN — Unions ·
OPM Updates Critical Position Pay Rules, Sets Executive Schedule Level I as Default Cap
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
OPM Final Rule Updates Critical Position Pay (CPP) Limits and Approval Process
Federal Register — OPM ·
OPM Announces New Privacy Act Matching Program With Treasury’s Do Not Pay System
Federal Register — OPM ·
OPM Announces New Privacy Act Computer Matching Program With Treasury’s Do Not Pay System
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
Unions sue over OPM final rules changing suitability and performance standards
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
Unions sue over OPM final rules changing federal suitability and performance policies
FNN — Unions ·
OPM Issues Corrections and Technical Amendment to Rule on Probationary and Trial Period Appeals
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
OPM Re-Establishes Privacy Act Matching Program With SSA to Verify Wages for Eligibility Determinations
Federal Register — OPM ·
OPM Issues Direct Final Rule Updating Obsolete Civil Service Rules Under Executive Order 14410
Federal Register — OPM ·
Union sues TSA for records on airport screening privatization plans
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
White House NSPM-12 Elevates Federal Cybersecurity Push, Implementation Challenges Ahead
MeriTalk ·
OPM Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Accountability and Integrity Across the Federal Workforce
OPM News ·