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.

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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NAAE Town Hall, Friday 9/19 at 7:30PM Eastern Time

Dear all, The Executive Committee will be holding a town hall on Friday, 9/19 at 7:30pm Eastern time. Join it via zoom by clicking this link. We will provide the latest updates and answer questions at that time. We understand that this time may be during work hours in Hawaii and some other states. You […]

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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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