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AFGE member alleges ex-president abused her adult son for years

A day after J. David Cox resigned amid charges of sexual harassment and misusing union funds, other alleged victims react to the newest allegations.

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Cox resigns as AFGE president amid controversy

J. David Cox, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, resigned while under suspension for allegations of misconduct.

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Congresswoman asks Dem presidential candidates to address federal workforce

As public sector job satisfaction dips, Rep. Wexton wants the 2020 White House hopefuls to restore faith in civil service.

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Esper says he didn't seek the authority to gut DOD unions

Defense Secretary Mark Esper told lawmakers he was waiting for a staff analysis of a recent presidential memo before deciding whether to leverage new authority.

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Oversight chair reignites probe into controversial Trump aide

Security clearance concerns are raised after Trump rehires ousted aide for key personnel job

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New delegated authority could sink DOD unions

One union attorney told FCW that the new policy could have the effect of suddenly ending collective bargaining agreements.

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Trump administration advances policy that could block DOD unions

The delegation of authority is the first step in a plan that could lead to the elimination of unions at civilian defense agencies.

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Federal employee unions still quiet on endorsements

Public-sector unions are taking a wait-and-see approach after early endorsements in the 2016 cycle.

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Former GSA official among Trump's pardons

David Safavian was administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy when he was arrested in 2005.

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FLRA ruling changes union withholding rules

In a blow to federal unions, the Federal Labor Relations Authority ruled on Feb. 14 that federal workers could stop paying union dues at any time, instead of observing the current practice of letting employees elect to withhold dues once a year.

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IRS wants $300 million for IT modernization in 2021

The agency is planning IT modernization and security initiatives while also adding more than 100 new special agents focused on cybercrime and virtual currencies.

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GSA seeks assisted acquisitions exec

GSA is searching for an assistant commissioner to help oversee assisted acquisitions, including FedSIM.

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Lawmakers hope to extend paid parental leave beyond Title 5

A new bill would update federal workforce law to allow more employees to take advantage of a paid parental leave benefit.

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GAO, Congress warn on Census staffing, cyber

On the eve of the 2020 census, oversight bodies are warning on risks that could compromise the population count.

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White House floats 1% pay raise for civilian feds in 2021 budget

Democrats in Congress and federal employee unions are pushing legislation for a 3.5% pay hike.

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Trump looks to curtail DOD civilian employee unions

A recent White House memo authorized a new policy to let the defense secretary roll back collective bargaining among civilian workers at the Department of Defense.

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FDA wants to upgrade ethics filing platform

The Food and Drug Administration aims to improve the way documents for ethics rules compliance are filed and tracked.

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Future-proofing government by fostering connections

Collaboration in and among agencies and dedication to customer service will ensure government can meet the demands of the future.