11/21/24 Get your resume and lateral transfer requests ready NOW

When administrations change, there is typically a hiring freeze until political appointees are finalized. To get ahead of this PPQ is organizing a hiring blitz and plans to announce up to 42 positions next week. Hiring selections will have a target date of 12/9/24 and a start date no later than 1/12/25. Opportunities for lateral transfers will also be available. Anyone interested should ensure their preferences are updated ASAP.

NAAE Convention (Virtual) 8/29/26

The NAAE Convention will be held virtually this year via Zoom on Saturday, August 29th, from 12pm – 2pm Eastern Time. All Bargaining Unit Employees are welcome, regardless of dues paying status. At the convention we will be meeting the new elected officials, discussing current events, and preparing for the challenges of the next 2 […]

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Public Service Viewpoint Survey

Hello all, you may have heard about an alternative version of the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) going around. We were initially skeptical about the privacy of the data, but the company has addressed that issue and we believe it’s safe to respond. THe survey can be found here. From the NAAE President: “We discussed […]

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8/13/2025: NAAE takes legal action to restore our right to exist

Dear all, You probably saw the notice from APHIS management that says the NAAE will no longer be recognized as a bargaining unit. In an Executive Order, the current administration cited “National Security” grounds as their reasoning for ordering the revocation of our collective bargaining rights. We believe this order is unlawful and have taken […]

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