Workforce
A Conservative Group Wants to Make It Easier for Feds to Bust Their Own Unions
Union officials said the agency at the heart of a case asking when employees can seek to decertify their unions after a bargaining unit consolidation could have a conflict of interest.
Management
State Department Releases its Roadmap for Increasing Diversity and Equity
The department also announced last month a new, paid fellowship and internship program aimed at bringing individuals with diverse backgrounds to the department.
Management
Appeals Court: Where Does POTUS' Power to Force Feds to Vax End?
The fate of President Biden's vaccine mandate once again hangs in the balance.
Tech
Border Agency Deactivates Regional Twitter Account that Promoted Homophobic Tweet
The agency shut down the Twitter account for its West Texas regional office, saying “unauthorized and inappropriate content” was posted on the account on Saturday.
Defense
Study Gauges Americans’ Views on Military Intervention
The United States public prefers when the country works with other military powers, protects civilians, and resolves conflict peacefully, research on military intervention finds.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How to Handle – or Mishandle – Classified Documents
Lindy Kyzer joins the podcast to discuss what happens to a clearance holder if they find themselves in a pickle similar to the one former President Donald Trump finds himself in.
Management
Lawmakers Eye a Stopgap Spending Measure to Avoid a Shutdown Through Mid-December
Congress must iron out several wrinkles before passing the bill.
Oversight
The House Plans to Take Up Whistleblower Protections Legislation
The bill would fill in gaps from previous whistleblower legislation, according to a coalition of advocacy groups.
Tech
Did the U.S. Jump the Gun With the New Omicron-Targeted Vaccines?
With fears of a winter surge looming, government agencies have authorized and encouraged vaccination with a newly formulated booster. But the science to support that decision remains inconclusive.
Oversight
New Fight Opens in Congress Over VA Policy that Sidesteps State Abortion Bans
Sharp GOP criticism of new abortion policy is expected to lead to court challenges
Management
Here’s How the Nation’s Elections Clearinghouse is Gearing Up for the Midterms
The chair of the Election Assistance Commission is encouraging individuals to sign up as poll workers.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The State of The Economy and Inflation
The University of New Haven's Leah Hartman joins podcast to discuss inflation and the state of the American economy.
Workforce
More Than 1 in 3 Government Employees Haven’t Taken a Vacation in Last Year, Survey Says
Public sector employees cite the cost of taking time off as a key reason why they aren’t vacationing.
Nextgov
DHS Launches 'Largest Customer Experience Hiring Initiative’ with Hundreds of Technologist Positions
The agency’s recruitment initiative comes in response to President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order seeking to streamline the “government-to-customer delivery process.”
Workforce
Immigration Judges Say the FLRA Made Up Rules to Decertify Union
In its appeal in federal circuit court, the National Association of Immigration Judges accused the Federal Labor Relations Authority’s then-Republican majority of already deciding to decertify the union before considering arguments in the case.
Workforce
A Space Workforce Initiative Launches Amid Concerns NASA Has Insufficient Staffing for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA first identified its failure to plan for its workforce needs over the long term in 2016, but has yet to address the issue.
Tech
A Cyber Workforce Strategy is Coming From the White House, Along With an Implementation Body to Make Sure it Works
The Office of the National Cyber Director has a workforce plan in development that looks to address public sector and private sector gaps in the cybersecurity profession.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The Biden Administration Releases its Plan for Updated COVID Shots
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s this week’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
Justice Department to Appeal Trump Special Master Order
Government prosecutors ask U.S. District Judge Cannon not to force them to hand over classified records seized in Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago while appeal is pending
Oversight
Lawmaker Looks to Increase Congressional Oversight of Embassy Projects
A new bill comes in response to issues identified in the construction of a new embassy compound in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
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