An End to Federal Telework in 2025?

As President-elect Trump announces plans to terminate federal employees who decline to return to in-office work, the future of telework for federal employees remains uncertain. Meanwhile, federal employee unions are actively negotiating to preserve telework options in their collective bargaining agreements with agencies. What does this mean for the federal workforce in 2025? In this video, FedSmith authors Ian Smith and Ralph Smith discuss the latest developments, the potential impact of these policies, and what federal employees should prepare for regarding telework and workplace flexibility. Key topics covered: President-elect Trump’s stance on telework for federal employees The role of federal unions in protecting telework rights Potential implications for federal employees How telework policies may evolve in 2025 Related Articles Trump Says Feds Must Return to Office: DOGE Acts Would Limit Telework https://www.fedsmith.com/2024/12/16/doge-acts-limiting-telework-and-requiring-office-work/ DOGE Acts Introduced Targeting Federal Employees https://www.fedsmith.com/2024/12/12/doge-acts-introduced-targeting-federal-employees/ The DOGE Acts and Impact on the Federal Workforce https://www.fedsmith.com/2024/12/09/doge-acts-impact-on-federal-workforce/ Telework in Crosshairs After DOGE Meeting https://www.fedsmith.com/2024/12/05/telework-in-crosshairs-after-doge-meeting/ Fact Checking the DOGE Telework Report https://www.fedsmith.com/2024/12/09/fact-checking-doge-telework-report/ What Federal Employees Should Know About DOGE https://www.fedsmith.com/2024/11/25/what-federal-employees-should-know-about-doge/ 0:00 Intro 0:36 DOGE, Telework, and Unions 4:19 What is Likely to Happen? 6:38 Roadblocks to Stopping Telework 7:06 Time to Retire? 8:31 Filing Grievances and Facing Termination 9:31 Reduction in Force (RIF) 11:36 Feasibility of Making Cuts 14:49 Ralph's Experience and Advice