Economy Feb 07 Biden task force releases report recommending strengthened labor unions By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Politics Oct 20 WATCH: Vice President Harris holds roundtable on federal worker rights A White House task force that aims to improve conditions for workers has announced two new policies affecting those employed by the federal government. By Associated Press
Politics Feb 18 Watch 7:20 Why shutdown’s impact will continue to be felt for ‘years to come’ Although a second government shutdown has been averted, Yamiche Alcindor reports that repercussions from the one that ended in January are still being felt -- and they extend far beyond federal employees. She also talks to the Partnership for Public…
Politics Jan 30 After longest shutdown, House OKs pay raise for civilian federal workers The 2.6 percent raise matches the raise given to the military last year and would override a pay freeze imposed by President Donald Trump. The measure, passed by a 259-161 vote, goes to the Senate, where its prospects are unclear. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Nation Jan 26 Q&A: How soon will the federal government get back in order? With the longest shutdown in U.S. history officially over, here’s a look at how the federal government will get back to regular business. By Associated Press
Jan 17 Federal workers seeking unemployment aid doubles in number By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of furloughed federal employees seeking unemployment benefits jumped in the first two weeks of the shutdown, topping 10,000 during the week of Jan. 5. Continue reading
Jan 16 Trump signs bill giving federal workers back pay once shutdown ends By Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump has signed a bill that will require some 800,000 federal employees to be compensated for wages lost or work performed during the partial government shutdown. Continue reading
Jan 16 Federal workers take on odd jobs to make ends meet By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press Government workers are renting out rooms on Airbnb, driving for Uber, relying on word-of-mouth and social networks to find handyman work and looking for traditional temp gigs to help pay the bills during the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Continue reading
Jan 09 As shutdown wears on, 5 stories from federal workers and their families By Rachel Wellford, Matt Loffman In interviews with the PBS NewsHour, dozens of government workers and those around them expressed frustration with the shutdown and its impact on their daily lives. Continue reading
Jan 04 The many ways the shutdown is stopping vital services and research As the shutdown enters a possible third week, it is furthering straining thousands of furloughed federal workers who have gone without pay. Continue reading