A Last-Minute Push for Turning Feds Into At-Will Employees

Government Executive: There are only a few months -- and just 16 legislative days -- left before the current session of Congress ends and all pending bills go back to the drawing board. But that is not stopping some lawmakers from starting one last push to cut federal employees’ rights, pay and benefits.

Rep. Todd Rokita, R- Ind., introduced the Promote Accountability and Government Efficiency Act to turn all federal employees into at-will workers shortly before the House recessed so members could campaign in their home districts. Feds currently enjoy significant due process protections that require detailed evidence, notifications, rebuttals and third-party review boards or union negotiations before terminations take effect.

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