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  Union files appeal against dues collection ruling

  By FederalSoup Staff

  A key labor-management panel this month has ruled against federal employee unions on dues collection practice—and the union clawback against the move has begun.
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  Report: Collective bargaining for some feds could be rolled back

  By FederalSoup Staff

  The White House is exploring ways to push back against collective bargaining by federal employees at the Defense Department.
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  FLRA ruling would allow feds to easily opt out of union dues

  By Lia Russell

  In a blow to federal unions, the Federal Labor Relations Authority ruled on Feb. 14 that federal workers could stop paying union dues at any time, instead of observing the current practice of letting employees elect to withhold dues once a year.
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  View the February 17, 2020 issue as a PDF

  By FEND Staff
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  Retirement board proposes increase to auto enrollment rate

  By FederalSoup Staff

  New federal employees will contribute more toward their retirement under a recent proposal that increases the minimum automatic employee contribution rate.
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  Weichert to leave OPM post, head to private sector

  By Lia Russell

  The federal government's top management official is leaving the Office of Management and Budget for a job in the private sector.
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  New bill would expand paid parental leave benefit

  By Lia Russell

  A new bill would update federal workforce law to allow more employees to take advantage of a paid parental leave benefit.
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  Congress raises concern over Census Bureau’s ability to recruit staff

  By Lia Russell

  On the eve of the 2020 census, oversight bodies are warning on risks that could compromise the population count.
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  1% pay raise for feds included in 2021 budget despite efforts for 3.5%

  By Lia Russell

  Democrats in Congress and federal employee unions are pushing legislation for a 3.5% pay hike.

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