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About LiUNA! Local 1776

Local 1776 is part of Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), one of the largest and strongest Unions in the US and Canada with more than 500,000 members in both the private and public sector. We use that strength to make our members’ voices heard.

Our Local specializes in federal workplace matters affecting employees of the US Government including the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Guard. In addition to representation on workplace matters we offer a number of member-only benefits including college degrees for you and your family.

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News Affecting Federal Employees and Veterans

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Workforce

‘A few more heroes’: Secret Service recruits more agents despite federal employee reduction

Sean Michael Newhouse

There’s been a focus on staffing at the Secret Service since the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump.

Federal contract oversight employees contemplate resignation offer, as agency faces layoffs and mission realignment

Sean Michael Newhouse

Employees at the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs had less than two weeks to decide whether to opt into the second round of the deferred resignation program.

Employees swarm to second ‘deferred resignation’ offer, though some are receiving unexpected responses

At USDA, 16,000 employees have signed up for the “DRP.”

Pay & Benefits

House legislation seeks to add protections for probationary employees

A bill from a newly-minted representative from Maryland is one of several proposed bills in response to the ongoing federal workforce reductions.

OPM strips career HR from Schedule C appointments, salary setting

“You’re about to see a s-------d of employees making” the maximum federal salary, one expert quipped.

Trump likely to propose pay freeze for federal workers in 2026

In OMB’s response to agency budget submissions, the White House budget office told officials to prepare for a freeze on federal civilian pay next year.

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Latest News

Direct File’s future uncertain as IRS faces deep workforce cuts

The Trump administration has eliminated or greatly reduced the staffing of teams at other agencies that helped launch Direct File. The post Direct File’s future uncertain as IRS faces deep workforce cuts first appeared on Federal News Network.

DHS cancels federal neurodiversity workforce contract

Justin Doubleday

DHS did not provide a reason for cancelling CISA's neurodiversity workforce pilot, but it came amid the Trump administration's anti-DEI push. The post DHS cancels federal neurodiversity workforce contract first appeared on Federal News Network.

FDA seeks contractors to replace dozens of feds laid off two weeks ago

About one week after FDA announced a RIF, the agency began drafting a statement of work seeking contractors to do the same duties as some of the laid-off feds. The post FDA seeks contractors to replace dozens of feds laid off two weeks ago first appeared on Federal News Network.

The VA EHR modernization roadmap under the Trump administration

A key focus will be on modernizing federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity. The post The VA EHR modernization roadmap under the Trump administration first appeared on Federal News Network.

What do New York, Georgia and Washington state have in common?

"It felt like a very important resource to educate localities about what's happening, to humanize federal workers," said Abby Andre. The post What do New York, Georgia and Washington state have in common? first appeared on Federal News Network.

AI’s new ally: Why synthetic data matters for government AI adoption

The term “synthetic data” refers to artificially-generated data that mimics the patterns and properties of real-world datasets. The post AI’s new ally: Why synthetic data matters for government AI adoption first appeared on Federal News Network.

One congressman helps out his federal employee constituents

"We're trying to provide assistance to everyone wherever they are," said Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey. The post One congressman helps out his federal employee constituents first appeared on Federal News Network.

Veteran self scheduling system for medical appointments stills need a little work

"At that point in time, they should have received a letter that told them they were opted in," said Jennifer McDonald. The post Veteran self scheduling system for medical appointments stills need a little work first appeared on Federal News Network.

IRS outlines plan to cut up to 40% of workforce, as tax filing season ends

By the end of these cuts, the IRS is expected to shrink from about 102,000 to approximately 60,000 to 70,000 employees. The post IRS outlines plan to cut up to 40% of workforce, as tax filing season ends first appeared on Federal News Network.

VA starts search for new health and benefits leaders

Michele Sandiford

The VA is looking for candidates that President Donald Trump can nominate as the next under secretary for health and undersecretary for benefits. The post VA starts search for new health and benefits leaders first appeared on Federal News Network.

LIUNA Local 1776 News and Commentary

DoD's Plan to Terminate 60k Employees is Slap in the Face to Veterans

By Ben Banchs • February 22, 2025

Bullsh*t Meets Reality

Did You Know...Veterans Make Up 1/3 of the Federal Workforce

By Ben Banchs • February 17, 2025

Purge of Federal Workforce Impacts Veterans Disproportionately

(Most) Management Doesn't Care About You...

By Ben Banchs • January 25, 2025

...and they don't even try to hide it

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