As federal employees complete their FY 2026 performance appraisal cycle, new guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) introduces significant changes to how agencies distribute their highest performance ratings. Under the new guidance, covered agencies must limit Level 4 and Level 5 ratings to a combined 40% of their General Schedule workforce. These changes make it particularly important for employees to understand their agency's appraisal procedures and thoro

Union demands increased staffing, improved recruitment and accountability to protect VA police officers, veterans, and employees nationwide. October 1, 2026 National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) National President David J. Holway has formally called on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Douglas Collins to take immediate action to address the worsening staffing crisis within VA Police Services. In a letter dated September 29, 2026, Holway outlined

On September 25, 2026, NAGE and its union partners announced an important victory for federal employees, reaching a settlement agreement that withdraws government guidance used to pursue mass firings during a federal government shutdown. The settlement stems from a lawsuit challenging efforts by the Trump administration to use the 2025 government shutdown to issue reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to federal employees. NAGE joined a coalition of federal unions challenging thos