VA Cuts Ties with Unions, Sparking Uproar
On August 6, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ended collective bargaining agreements with unions representing 377,000...
Appeals Courts Uphold Executive Order Curbing Federal Unions
Federal unions suffered a major setback this summer as two appeals courts cleared the way for the Trump administration’s executive order...
How the Merit Hiring Plan Changes Federal Employment
The 2025 Merit Hiring Plan, enacted through an executive order in January 2025, significantly transforms federal hiring practices,...
New Director to Oversee OPM Transformation
Scott Kupor, sworn in as Director of the OPM on July 14, 2025, brings nearly 30 years of private-sector experience, primarily as a managing...
Appeals Court Overturns Judge’s Order to Disclose ARRPs
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned an order by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston that required the Trump...
Trump Administration Defies Court Order on Federal RIF Plans
In an ongoing legal battle over federal workforce restructuring, the Trump administration has refused to comply with a court order to...
Senate Passes Rescissions Act
The U.S. Senate passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) on July 17, 2025, with a 51-48 vote, following a 13-hour...
Federal Layoffs Continue
Health and Human Services On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized part of its planned layoffs,...
Mass Layoffs at U.S. State Department
On July 11, the U.S. State Department laid off approximately 1,350 employees as part of a significant reorganization initiated by the Trump...
MSPB Facing Processing Challenges
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has experienced significant challenges in 2025, driven by workforce reduction initiatives under...
