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politics1 year ago

Trump's Schedule F Plans Threaten Federal Workforce Stability

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may be significantly impacted by Donald Trump's plans to reintroduce Schedule F, which would make many federal employees at-will hires, allowing for easier dismissal. Former EPA officials express concern that this could politicize the workforce and lead to a loss of experienced staff, particularly affecting scientists and those in policymaking roles. While President Biden rescinded Schedule F, experts believe it could be reinstated, potentially affecting up to 50,000 federal employees. The Trump administration may also consider relocating the EPA headquarters to reduce its workforce.

via Federal News Network|
#environmental-policy#epa#federal-workforce
politics1 year ago

Federal Workers Brace for Job Uncertainty Under Potential Trump Return

Federal employees are anxious about potential mass firings under a second Trump administration, as Trump plans to reinstate Schedule F, allowing for the removal of nonpartisan federal workers. This move could significantly alter the federal workforce, reminiscent of the 19th-century spoils system. Unions and legal groups are preparing to challenge these changes, which could impact over 2 million federal employees, particularly in the DC area. Concerns include political interference and the potential relocation of agency offices.

via CNN|
#civil-service#federal-workforce#political-interference
politics1 year ago

Federal Workers Brace for Job Uncertainty Under Potential Trump Return

Federal workers are concerned about potential job protection losses under a new Trump administration, particularly due to the possible revival of Schedule F, an executive order that could reclassify workers and remove civil service protections. Unions fear this could limit their collective bargaining power and make it easier for agencies to fire employees. During Trump's first term, similar policies were enacted, and unions are wary of their return.

via WTOP|
#federal-workers#job-protections#politics
politics1 year ago

Trump's Second Term: Federal Workforce Faces Cuts and Relocations

As Donald Trump prepares for a potential second term, federal workers are bracing for significant changes, including potential job cuts and relocations outside Washington, D.C. Trump has proposed reducing the federal workforce and reinstating policies like "Schedule F," which would strip job protections from many federal employees. These plans have sparked concern among federal workers and unions, who fear the impact on job security and the D.C. region's economy. The proposals are part of a broader agenda to increase government efficiency and accountability, supported by figures like Elon Musk.

via The Washington Post|
#federal-workers#government-cuts#politics
government-policy1 year ago

OPM Defends Telework, Opposes Schedule F Amid Oversight Criticism

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is defending a new rule to prevent the return of Schedule F, a Trump-era policy that made it easier to fire career federal employees in policymaking positions. Acting OPM Director Rob Shriver argued that Schedule F would undermine civil service protections and deter qualified individuals from joining the federal workforce. Democrats are pushing to codify the rule into law, while Republicans argue that Schedule F would prevent federal employees from undermining administration policies. Additionally, OPM is supporting telework amid a push for federal employees to return to the office, noting that federal workers are returning faster than the private sector.

via Federal News Network|
#civil-service#federal-employees#government-policy
government2 years ago

OPM's Efforts to Strengthen Protections Against Schedule F Face Doubts from Experts

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a proposed rule to clarify and reinforce protections for career federal employees against the potential return of Schedule F, a policy that would have made it easier to fire certain workers. The rule aims to ensure that civil service protections cannot be removed without the employee's voluntary consent and establishes a process for agencies to review requests to move positions from the competitive service to the excepted service. However, experts express concerns that a proposed rule can be easily undone, and Democratic lawmakers are also pushing for legislation to prevent future administrations from enacting Schedule F-type policies. The proposed rule will be open for public comments for the next 60 days.

via Federal News Network|
#biden-administration#federal-employees#government
politics2 years ago

"Securing the Federal Workforce: Biden's Plan to Trump-Proof"

The Biden administration is proposing a new rule to strengthen protections for the civil service system in order to prevent a potential second term of Donald Trump from firing tens of thousands of federal workers and replacing them with loyalists. The proposed rule aims to make it more difficult to reinstate Trump's executive order known as Schedule F, which would have allowed the administration to transform career federal employees into political appointees who can be hired and fired at will. Trump allies believe they can still roll back the new regulation if they regain power. The proposed rule is now open for public comment and is expected to be completed by early 2024.

via The New York Times|
#biden-administration#civil-service#federal-workers
politics2 years ago

Trump's 'Retribution' Agenda Targets Government Workers

Former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid includes a promise to dismantle the "deep state" and take down government workers who work against Republicans. Trump's lead proposal is to reinstitute an executive order known as "Schedule F," which would reclassify tens of thousands of federal employees involved in policy decisions as at-will employees, making it easier for a president to fire them. The policy was instituted in the final weeks of the Trump administration but was not fully implemented. The focus on career officials intensified during the Covid pandemic, causing anxiety in the federal workforce and organizations that help the government work more effectively.

via NBC News|
#civil-service#deep-state#politics