The People’s Guide to the Civil Service

This People’s Guide explains what the civil service is, how it came to be, what’s at stake now, and how we can all play a role in defending a professional, nonpartisan government that works for everyone.

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Fact Sheets & FAQs

Schedule Policy/Career: What the Final Rule Means for Federal Workers and the Public They Serve

Civil Service Strong

A summary of OPM's regulation on Schedule P/C, how this affects the rights of federal civil servants, and what happens next.

Guides & Assistance

The People’s Guide to the Civil Service

Democracy Forward

This People’s Guide explains what the civil service is, how it came to be, what’s at stake now, and how we can all play a role in defending a professional, nonpartisan government that works for everyone.

Guides & Assistance

The State Department RIF: What It Means for Federal Workers and the American Public

Civil Service Strong/AFGE

Guide and resource regarding the recent RIF at the U.S. Department of State.resource

Reductions in Force

Guides & Assistance

Fair Access: Guidance for Meaningful Public Participation in Government Decision-making

Union of Concerned Scientists

Guidance for Meaningful Public Participation in Government Decision-making

Guides & Assistance

NOVAnext: Helping Displaced Federal Workers Transition to New Careers

Northern Virginia Community College

Free of charge to eligible participants, NOVA helps unemployed federal workers and federal contractors quickly and effectively transition their talents to new careers through a new partnership called NOVAnext.

Guides & Assistance

Religious Freedom in the Federal Workplace

Americans United for Separation of Church and State

This guide educates federal employees about their rights and responsibilities regarding religious freedom in the federal workplace.