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.

2/6/2025: A message from the NAAE National President

Bargaining Unit Employees, Today, there will be additional pressure to resign. In the coming weeks, there will be a coordinated effort to demoralize you. The strategy is clear: to overwhelm you with fear, uncertainty, and a relentless barrage of threats. From attacking your work ethic to stripping you of your professional identity, their goal is … 2/6/2025: A message from the NAAE National President Read More »

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1/31/2025 Another response to the ‘deferred resignation’ offer

Dear NAAE, By now, you have probably seen an email from the USDA secretary’s office and a follow up HR email with some FAQs about the ‘deferred resignation’ option. We want to be clear, Nothing has changed about the details of the offer, which currently has no guarantees. The chances of you not being fully … 1/31/2025 Another response to the ‘deferred resignation’ offer Read More »

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1/29/25 Our response to the OPM “deferred resignation” offer

Dear NAAE, You may have received a message from the new hr@opm.gov email address with the subject line “Fork in the Road”. This email describes a “deferred resignation” option for most full-time federal workers with a short deadline to accept. Media outlets have described it as a buyout offer, but the message is vague and … 1/29/25 Our response to the OPM “deferred resignation” offer Read More »

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January 23, 2025 A letter to our members

Dear NAAE colleagues, The NAAE understands that this time of major change and uncertainty and that you may have a lot ofquestions. We want you to know that the NAAE is working continuously on your behalf. The executivecommittee is meeting weekly and more often as needed to discuss new developments as well asmember concerns and … January 23, 2025 A letter to our members Read More »

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