Ralph R. Smith

Official time lets some federal employees perform union duties while on the government payroll. OPM's latest report renews the debate over its cost to taxpayers.

A federal district court judge has blocked an FLRA rule that would have moved union representation decisions from career regional directors to FLRA Members.

Can criticizing your agency's policies cost you your federal job, or is it free speech? An EPA lawsuit and a recent Supreme Court decision may provide the answer.

Days after the Supreme Court ended “for cause” protections, President Trump fired EAC commissioners. What does this mean for your job security?

June inflation cooled as gas prices fell, but the key CPI-W index still points to a larger 2027 COLA than this year. The next 3 months will decide the final increase.

Before assuming a private sector salary is usually better, look beyond your federal salary. Federal retirement, FEHB, and job security make a big difference.

Who can the President remove? Two recent court rulings provide different answers for senior officials and career federal employees—and the distinction matters.

OPM is expanding its collection of FEHB and PSHB health claims data. Here's what federal employees should know about privacy, security, and what the changes really mean.

AFGE's endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed highlights the political role of federal employee unions and raises questions about representing a non-partisan workforce.

July inflation data puts the 2027 COLA on track for a larger increase than 2026, but two more months of CPI-W data will determine the final adjustment.