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theconversation.compolitics25 days ago
Dismissed Nigerian Civil Servants Seek Reinstatement After Senate Resolution
Eight former federal employees dismissed in 2022 from the Ministries of Environment and Works have asked President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to enforce a Senate order for their return to duty.
realitytea.compolitics45 days ago
Trump Administration Proposes Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management released a draft agreement on Tuesday that would require federal workers to sign NDAs. The measure would allow civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosures to journalists.
calgaryherald.comworld51 days ago
U.S. Officials Criticize Response to Congo Ebola Outbreak
Former federal employees say the U.S. response to a new Ebola outbreak in Congo has been slow and disjointed after the Trump administration restructured USAID last year. The State Department has denied that the changes affected detection or response capabilities.
Semaforworld57 days ago
Gallup: Federal Worker Job Satisfaction Dropped Following 2025 Workforce Reductions
Gallup published an analysis of its surveys and Bureau of Labor Statistics data on May 14, 2026, showing lower job satisfaction, higher burnout and reduced trust among federal employees following DOGE-led cuts. Federal workforce contracted by about 238,000 workers, or 10.3 percen…
yahoo.comworld58 days ago
Lawsuit Claims Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' Holiday Emails Violated Establishment Clause
The National Federation of Federal Employees and seven USDA workers filed suit in California on May 13, 2026, alleging that Secretary Brooke Rollins violated the Establishment Clause through holiday emails invoking Christian themes. The complaint details specific Thanksgiving, Ch…
ABC Newspolitics58 days ago
Federal Employees Sue USDA Over Christian Proselytizing in Official Emails
A federal employees union and several USDA workers filed suit on May 13 accusing the agriculture secretary of sending proselytizing Christian messages to the entire workforce in violation of the First Amendment. The complaint cites holiday emails referencing Jesus Christ, the res…
nypost.compolitics60 days ago
IRS Inspector General Finds 9% of Federal Workers Delinquent on Taxes in 2024
The IRS inspector general released a report on May 11, 2026, showing 215000 federal employees owed $2.1 billion while current and former workers totaled 571000 delinquents owing $6.3 billion, a 43 percent increase in three years. The U.S. Postal Service recorded the highest rate…
finance66 days ago
Federal Workers Submitted Job Descriptions in Response to DOGE Efficiency Request Over a Year Ago
Federal employees responded to a Department of Government Efficiency request by explaining their roles, with some expressing frustration. Estimates suggest millions of such emails remain outstanding across government agencies. The initiative has since wound down, but its effects…
insidermonkey.comai77 days ago
UAE Plans to Automate 50% of Government Operations Using Agentic AI by 2028
The United Arab Emirates plans to shift half its government sectors, services, and operations to autonomous AI systems within two years. The initiative, directed by the UAE president, includes training all federal employees in AI. Separately, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. reported first-…
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US Federal Workforce Shows Low Share of Employees Under Age 30
Data indicates that approximately 7% of US federal employees are under age 30, reflecting an aging workforce composition. This figure comes from recent government reports on federal employment demographics. The trend raises questions about talent recruitment and succession planni…
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GualdimG / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)finance92 days ago
USPS Suspends Pension Contributions Amid Cash Shortfall Warnings
The U.S. Postal Service has paused its employer contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System to conserve cash. Officials warn of potential insolvency by February 2027 without legislative changes. The move is expected to save $2.5 billion through the fiscal year end.
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