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White House Pushes Nationwide NDA for Federal Employees to Curtail Leaks
politics55 minutes ago

White House Pushes Nationwide NDA for Federal Employees to Curtail Leaks

The White House is proposing a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal workers to sign, aiming to curb leaks by covering internal operations and pre-decisional material. The draft NDA, posted by the Office of Personnel Management to the Federal Register, would let agencies adopt it with a 30-day comment period. The move has been criticized by the AFGE as a bid to silence staff and purge nonpartisan civil servants, though officials say it does not create new substantive restrictions and would preserve whistleblower rights.

via CNN|
#federal-employees#leaks#nda
US pushes sweeping federal NDAs to curb leaks to journalists
politics1 hour ago

US pushes sweeping federal NDAs to curb leaks to journalists

The Trump administration, through the Office of Personnel Management, released a draft nondisclosure agreement that would require federal employees to refrain from sharing confidential information with journalists, with civil and criminal penalties and even royalties for disclosed information. Former employees would need written authorization to speak to the press, though disclosures to Congress or inspectors general would be exempt. Critics say the plan targets federal workers and weakens accountability, while supporters claim it protects sensitive operations; the NDA remains a draft as part of a broader effort to control information flow.

via The Guardian|
#federal-employees#leaks-to-journalists#nondisclosure-agreement
White House pushes sweeping government-wide NDA to curb leaks by federal workers
politics4 hours ago

White House pushes sweeping government-wide NDA to curb leaks by federal workers

The Trump administration proposed a government-wide nondisclosure agreement to bar federal workers from sharing non-public confidential or proprietary information; agencies could adopt the NDA, expanding measures used by the Pentagon and other agencies, while whistleblower protections would be preserved.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#federal-employees#government-information-leaks
USDA workers sue secretary over coercive religious messages
politics11 days ago

USDA workers sue secretary over coercive religious messages

A group of USDA employees and a union sue Secretary Brooke Rollins in the Northern District of California, alleging her emails promoting Christianity—most notably an Easter message—coerced staff and violated the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act; they seek an injunction against further religious messaging and argue it clashes with USDA guidance on expressing religion at work.

via Federal News Network|
#federal-employees#first-amendment#lawsuit
A Year After DOGE Cuts, Former Federal Workers Struggle to Rebuild Careers
economy1 month ago

A Year After DOGE Cuts, Former Federal Workers Struggle to Rebuild Careers

More than 300,000 federal workers and contractors were laid off in the DOGE restructuring, and a year later many remain job-hunting, with some unemployed, others earning far less in new roles, or juggling side gigs and local trades. Interviews with former employees show the private sector has struggled to absorb the public-service workforce, while healthcare and housing costs complicate recovery; organizations tracking former federal workers report only a minority have found comparable new jobs, and the regional impact is acute in the Washington, D.C. area.

via NBC News|
#economy#federal-employees#layoffs
DHS shutdown leaves thousands unpaid as funding stalemate drags on
politics2 months ago

DHS shutdown leaves thousands unpaid as funding stalemate drags on

As the DHS shutdown nears its second month, roughly 90% of more than 260,000 employees are working without full pay, having received only partial wages earlier; most are in an “excepted” status and will be paid after funding resumes, while some components (like CBP and ICE) are still paid with discretionary funds. The unpaid period is straining employees’ finances and contributing to longer security wait times at airports, as lawmakers remain deadlocked on a funding agreement. Back pay is expected once funding returns, but not any additional compensation for late bills, prompting calls for legislation to guarantee pay during future lapses.

via Federal News Network|
#dhs#federal-employees#government-shutdown
Family Comes First: TSA Officer Quits Amid Ongoing Shutdown
politics2 months ago

Family Comes First: TSA Officer Quits Amid Ongoing Shutdown

Robert Echeverria, a Salt Lake City TSA officer and father of three, quit after nine years rather than face another unpaid week as the partial government shutdown drags on; he’s among more than 300 TSA workers who have left since the shutdown began, with food pantries at airports, longer security lines, and growing concerns about staffing and security.

via CBS News|
#federal-employees#government-shutdown#paycheck
Ninth Circuit clears path for Trump-era federal union bargaining rollbacks
politics2 months ago

Ninth Circuit clears path for Trump-era federal union bargaining rollbacks

A Ninth Circuit panel vacated a lower-court injunction blocking the Trump administration from ending collective bargaining rights for federal employees at more than 20 agencies, allowing agencies to proceed under updated OPM guidance. The ruling is narrow and does not resolve whether the orders were lawful, and AFGE says it may seek en banc review while pursuing the merits in district court. The administration has expanded exemptions from collective bargaining via executive orders, and litigation over their legality continues.

via Federal News Network|
#collective-bargaining#executive-orders#federal-employees
OPM Plans Major Reforms to SES Candidate Development
government5 months ago

OPM Plans Major Reforms to SES Candidate Development

The Office of Personnel Management proposes to overhaul the Senior Executive Service candidate development programs by standardizing content, shortening timelines to 9-12 months, increasing training hours, and adding mentorship and developmental assignments to better prepare federal employees for senior leadership roles, aiming to create a more consistent and effective leadership pipeline across government agencies.

via Federal News Network|
#federal-employees#government#leadership-development
Federal Retirement Backlog Grows Despite Digital Efforts
government5 months ago

Federal Retirement Backlog Grows Despite Digital Efforts

The article provides essential guidance for federal employees approaching retirement, covering key decisions such as final separation, withdrawal of retirement applications, returning to federal employment, managing leave, choosing survivor benefits, handling military service credit, and maintaining health and life insurance, to ensure a smooth transition and optimal benefits.

via Government Executive|
#annuity#benefits#federal-employees