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.
3/13/2025 Update on Return to Office Mandate
On February 26th, 2025, the NAAE President and Vice President received a “Courtesy Notice” titled “Return to Work”. Due to the vague nature of this notice, NAAE requested a briefing to clarify if the proposed “Return to Work” policy would effect all Teleworkers & Remote Workers, and if so, in what manner. After receiving a written response to … 3/13/2025 Update on Return to Office Mandate Read More »
Read More3/5/25: NAAE Statement Regarding Recent MSPB Stay
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has granted a temporary 45-day stay on personnel actions taken by the Department of Agriculture affecting probationary employees. This stay, effective for employees terminated since February 13, 2025, includes NAAE Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs) within PPQ. This MSPB order requires the Department of Agriculture to demonstrate compliance within five … 3/5/25: NAAE Statement Regarding Recent MSPB Stay Read More »
Read More2/27/2025 Update
Dear Bargaining Unit Staff, We know that many of you are anxious and awaiting updates on the probationary terminations. Please understand that at this time, there is not much we can add, and we ask everyone to temper expectations accordingly. The situation remains highly dynamic and fluid, evolving beyond even what we initially anticipated. Given … 2/27/2025 Update Read More »
Read MoreImportant 2/24/2025: A message about the weekend email
Dear BUEs, We have recently been made aware that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has sent requests to employees asking for detailed reports on five specific tasks they performed last week. At areound 1:00PM Eastern Time on Monday, 2/24/25, a message from the office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration said that “any response … Important 2/24/2025: A message about the weekend email Read More »
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