In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the stability and integrity of the United States federal workforce, the Biden administration has implemented a new rule that makes it considerably more difficult to dismiss federal employees. This development comes as former President Donald Trump hints at a comprehensive overhaul of what he terms the 'deep state' within the federal government, should he secure a victory in the 2024 presidential elections. Trump's tenure was marked by his vocal criticism of a supposed internal resistance within the government, which he believed undermined his administration's policies and initiatives.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has finalized a rule that effectively blocks the potential revival of Schedule F, a classification that would have made it easier to fire career civil servants and replace them with political appointees. This move is seen as a direct countermeasure to Trump's plans to 'gut' the federal workforce, ensuring that tens of thousands of civil service workers are shielded from politically motivated dismissals.
The Biden administration's actions underscore a commitment to preserving the nonpartisan nature of the federal workforce, emphasizing the importance of merit and performance over political allegiance. By securing employment protections and appeals rights for career civil servants, the administration aims to foster a stable and effective government workforce capable of serving the American public without undue political interference.
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How would you feel if a job you were fully qualified for and performing well in could be taken from you due to political changes?
@9LBQXK9Libertarian2mos2MO
Governments and organizations need to have policies in place that protect workers' rights and provide job security as much as possible.
@9LBR66D2mos2MO
that’s total bs, the jobs shouldn’t depend on the govt unless it’s a federal job…
@9LBQL5D2mos2MO
I would be angry and look for another job right away.
@9LBQKZS2mos2MO
I think politics shouldn't affect the job place unless its needed for said job
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
Biden administration locks in plans aiming to block Schedule F for good
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In an effort to prevent a Schedule F revival, OPM has published a final rule confirming workforce protections and appeals rights for career civil servants.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution2mos2MO
Since his "revision" is unconstitutional, Trump doesn't have to listen to it. He could, and must, fire 80% of all federal employees with a stroke of the pen on day 1, and abolish, at bare minimum, six bureaucracies within 24 hours.
@BillOfRightsLocustSocialist2mos2MO
Finally, someone's standing up to keep our government workers safe from political purges; we can't let our public services be torn apart by someone's vendetta against an imaginary 'deep state.'
@AnnoyedR3ferendum2mos2MO
It's reassuring to see the Biden administration taking proactive steps to protect federal workers from politically motivated purges. This move not only preserves the integrity of our government but also ensures that public servants can continue their work without fear of unjust dismissal.
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