A civil servants' checklist of current rights

This newsletter breaks down OPM’s new hiring memo and a proposed “suitability and fitness” rule that would give the administration broad power to decide who gets to become — or remain — a tenured civil servant.

How to understand courts’ rulings pausing RIFs and agency closures

Summary of the Trump Administration's proposed rule to limit the percentage of career SES who can receive top ratings.

The report shows how the administration’s sweeping attacks on the federal workforce particularly harms women and people of color.

This guide is a practical resource for federal employees who may be affected by a Reduction in Force (RIF). It explains what a RIF is, outlines your legal rights and benefits, and offers clear steps to take before and after receiving notice. Whether you’re preparing proactively or navigating a sudden separation, this guide brings together reliable information, helpful tools, and trusted support networks—all in one place.

On April 23, OPM published a proposed regulation to revive Schedule F under a new name: “Schedule Policy / Career.” Learn more about the proposed rule and why and how to engage.