Tag: federal employees
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Senate P pares Back Federal Paid Leave Bill
The fight for federal paid leave is heating up - will workers gain a guaranteed 12 weeks off to care for themselves, loved ones, or support a family member recovering from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking? A bipartisan bill in the House and a Senate proposal are vying for support.
Lawmakers Push to Extend ID Theft Services for OPM Breach Victims
Lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would provide lifetime identity protection for the 4.2 million federal employees and contractors affected by the 2015 Office of Personnel Management breach, giving them the peace of mind they deserve. The proposed RECOVER PII Act aims to make the currently expiring protection program permanent, ensuring victims are safeguarded against ID theft for life.
Unions Challenge Pentagon's Abrupt End to Collective Bargaining
Two federal employee unions are taking a stand against the Pentagon's sudden move to scrap collective bargaining agreements, asking a judge to restore their rights and hold the Department of Defense accountable to a fair process. The American Federation of Government Employees and the National Federation of Federal Employees argue that Secretary Pete Hegseth's April decision was made without justification or transparency.
Lawmakers Urged to Override Trump's Anti-Union Order at Pentagon
The American Federation of Government Employees is urging House lawmakers to override President Trump's executive order that strips collective bargaining rights from most federal employees, a move that would undermine the rights of workers to negotiate for better working conditions.
OPM Proposes Sweeping NDA Rule for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management wants to shake up the way federal employees handle confidential information, proposing a new nondisclosure agreement rule that would require all employees to sign a pledge protecting internal agency details. If implemented, the rule could have far-reaching implications for whistleblowing and employee accountability.