The Federal Employee Survival Blog
Cut through the jargon and get the clarity you need to stay a step ahead of agency politics. Each article unpacks new policy shifts, court rulings, and workplace trends, then turns them into actionable tactics—so you can head off discipline, invoke EEO or whistleblower protections with confidence, and keep your documentation airtight. We also archive our most popular social-media explainer threads here, giving you the same insights followed by more than 150,000 people online even if you never scroll on those sites. Read, prepare, and keep your federal career firmly in your control.
A recent memo by former President Trump—Strengthening the Suitability and Fitness of the Federal Workforce—has raised serious questions and concerns in the federal community. While the title sounds ro...
If you’ve seen the headlines lately, you may be feeling uneasy—and understandably so. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing possible internal shutdowns in response to a court ruling invol...
You may have seen the headlines—or perhaps the whispers online. Elon Musk is reportedly wielding massive power over a federal initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), all with...
A deeply concerning change is quietly unfolding inside the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—one that could have ripple effects on the lives of veterans, federal employees, and those who serve them....
The federal workforce is undergoing one of the most significant shake-ups in history. The Department of Defense (DOD) is slashing up to 60,000 civilian jobs, with mass layoffs, hiring freezes, and res...
This is not a drill. Federal agencies are moving quickly to implement Reductions in Force (RIFs)—and recent guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) may strip your union’s ability to neg...
Recent mass firings of federal employees have created a legal and bureaucratic mess. Over 24,000 probationary federal employees were terminated under questionable circumstances, and now, courts are st...
The federal workforce is facing another round of mass job cuts—some of which are already being challenged in court. If this feels familiar, that’s because it is. The battle over federal employment has...
In today's rapidly evolving federal landscape, employees face unprecedented challenges that can impact their careers and well-being. Recent developments, such as the Department of Government Efficienc...
Have you suddenly received an email ordering you to report to an office hundreds of miles away—without notice? If so, you’re not alone. Many federal employees are facing abrupt relocation directives, ...
If you’re a TSA officer, you may have just woken up to unsettling news—your union contract may have been revoked overnight. You’re not alone in this. The American Federation of Government Employees (A...
Last week, a federal judge issued a ruling that could have life-changing consequences for thousands of federal employees. The government attempted to terminate a large number of probationary employees...
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