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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Federal sectors unions and nonprofit organizations as part of an ongoing lawsuit have asked a federal judge to temporarily prevent the USDA from carrying out its reorganization plans, which the agency hopes will cause thousands of employees to leave their jobs. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

If you or someone you know is asked to sign an NDA, make sure they know their rights! Read our new guide to learn how NDA's don't override your whistleblower rights. ⬇️ whistleblower.org/wp-content/u...

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APDU @apduorg.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Census Bureau Quietly Scraps Plan for Improved Data Collection on Race and Ethnicity talkingpointsmemo.com/news/census-...

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Census Bureau Quietly Scraps Plan for Improved Data Collection on Race and Ethnicity

The Census Bureau is walking back plans to unveil a new, more...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Coalition for Professional Integrity members submitted comments opposing OPM’s proposed NDA for federal employees—warning that it would silence federal workers, infringe on their rights, and undermine professional integrity. This proposal threatens the quality and reliability of our public services.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

As @ourpublicservice.bsky.social President and CEO Max Stier writes in The Washington Post, the American public is put at risk when civil service protections that enable federal workers to do their jobs with professional integrity are undermined. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Chronic underfunding and workforce cuts at SSA are driving record backlogs, field office closures, and declining service, says AFGE Council 220, the union that represents SSA staff. To uphold professional integrity, federal agencies must be fully staffed and funded. www.afge.org/article/ssa-...

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SSA Union Leader Says ‘Interconnected Crises” Are Undermining Critical Agency

AFGE Council 220 President Jessica LaPointe traveled from Wisconsin last week and delivered a stark message on Capitol Hill about the future of the Social Security Administration.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

@ourpublicservice.bsky.social’s new report finds federal science agencies lost 117,840 employees from Sept. 2024 to Feb. 2026. To protect professional integrity, agencies must be fully funded and staffed. science.federalharmstracker.org/national-imp...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Earlier this week, President Trump signed an executive order stripping civil service protections from nearly 8,000 federal workers. Strong civil service protections are essential to ensure federal government decisions are guided by expertise—not politics. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/03/u...

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Trump Order Removes Job Protections From Federal Workers

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A proposed rule from OMB would let political appointees decide who gets federal research funding—based on alignment with the President’s priorities, not merit. That’s a direct threat to scientific integrity. Funding decisions should be driven by evidence, not politics. blog.ucs.org/alexa-dietri...

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The Trump Administration Has Launched Its Biggest Threat Yet to Scientific Research. We Can Stop Them.

This proposed rule is about one thing: the Trump administration’s hunger to exert control over the federal scientific enterprise and re-direct it toward their own political agenda. It's an attack on s...

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The Partnership @ourpublicservice.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Public servants show up every day, keeping our water clean, our food safe and our communities protected—often without much recognition. During Public Service Recognition Week, show your appreciation and thank a public servant in your life. Learn more about #PSRW2026 at psrw.org.

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The Partnership @ourpublicservice.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

For 250 years, the United States has been shaped not only by elected leaders, but also by public servants working behind the scenes to solve problems, advance knowledge and serve the public good. Here are five public servants who have changed the world. #PSRW2026

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5 public servants who changed the world

Explore the story of public servants who changed the world through their impactful actions and lasting legacies.

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Government Accountability Project @govacctproj.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

💼 As we celebrate #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, we recognize that public service in 2026 comes with more challenges than ever. Civil servants are navigating a radically new landscape marked by program terminations, mass layoffs, & widespread attacks on the value of the nonpartisan civil service.

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Public Service Recognition Week 2026

Join us celebrating Public Service Recognition Week, from May 3-6, 2026.

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Environmental Protection Network @enviroprotnet.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Environmental protection doesn't happen by accident — it happens because of the tireless work of public servants. For Public Service Recognition Week, EPN highlights the vital role these experts play in keeping our communities healthy. Learn more: buff.ly/iqDqTpW

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A Spring Thanksgiving for Our Public Servants

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AFT @aft.org · 06/05/2026

Public employees are the ones who make government work, keeping our communities running and advancing the common good. This #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, check out just some of the many roles our public employee members play in their communities ⤵️ bsky.app/profile/aft....

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

As Public Service Recognition Week comes to a close, we thank public employees for the integrity they bring to their work. Your dedication helps protect the safety, security, and economic well-being of people across the country. #PSRW

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Public servants keep our transportation systems safe, our food supply secure, and our economy strong. Thank you for upholding professional standards and serving the American people with honesty and integrity. #PSRW

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APDU @apduorg.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

"Our baseline estimate implies that preserving trust in the integrity and quality of official statistics generates economic benefits of about $25 for every $1 spent on the agency’s budget." www.nber.org/papers/w35135 HT @ericagroshen.bsky.social

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The Value of Reliable Statistics

Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...

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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 04/05/2026

This Public Service Recognition Week, we celebrate public servants—including federal scientists—who uphold scientific integrity every day. When decisions are guided by evidence, not politics, government works better, and the American people are safer, healthier, and better served. #PSRW2026

Image of a scientist working on a lab, with the message "Thank you, public servants!" in the context of Public Service Recognition Week

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

This #PSRW, we thank public employees whose dedication and integrity strengthen our communities and serve the American people every day. Supporting them means defending civil service protections, union rights, and whistleblower protections. #professionalintergrity

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Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO @dpeaflcio.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It’s Public Service Recognition Week! We thank public sector employees at all levels of government for their vital contributions across the country. #PSRW www.dpeaflcio.org/press-releas...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The Trump administration fired all 22 members of the independent National Science Board—undermining oversight, accountability, and transparency at the National Science Foundation. Scientific integrity depends on evidence, not politics. Learn more via @ucs.org: blog.ucs.org/gretchen-gol...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

As the @retiredams.bsky.social highlights, a new CRS report shows that SSA staffing has fallen by ~7,000 over the past year, contributing to longer call wait times and growing backlogs. Integrity in the administration of federal benefits depends on full staffing. retiredamericans.org/new-report-c...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Workers Memorial Day coincides with OSHA’s 55th anniversary. While it is responsible for protecting more workers, its budget and staffing have been reduced. Professional integrity in federal services requires full staffing and funding. aflcio.org/dotj-2026

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Over 7,000 SSA workers were cut last year, leading to long phone wait times for Americans trying to access their benefits & a case backlog of more than 18 million. To uphold professional integrity in public services, federal agencies must be fully staffed. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Democrats say cuts to social security have caused ‘customer service chaos’ for American seniors

Report from Elizabeth Warren calls Trump administration cuts to Social Security Administration ‘catastrophic’

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Earlier this month, Secretary Hegseth directed DOD leadership to terminate union contracts—including all collective bargaining agreements with AFGE. Union rights help ensure federal employees can serve the American people with integrity—and they must be protected. www.afge.org/article/afge...

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AFGE Blasts Secretary Hegseth Move to Terminate AFGE Collective Bargaining Agreements at DOD

AFGE, the largest union representing 300,000 employees at the Department of Defense (DOD), expressed outrage after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears to have issued a memo directing agencies and c...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Federal unions are suing over a new FLRA rule that lets union representation disputes go straight to political appointees for violating the APA. Federal employees’ professional integrity depends on being able to exercise union rights free from political interference. www.afge.org/publication/...

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Federal Employee Unions File Lawsuit to Block Unlawful FLRA Rule

Coalition of eight unions challenges illegal interim final rule that upends more than four decades of established practice.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Federal employee wellbeing shifted sharply from 2024 to 2025. Those classified as “thriving” fell by 10%, while those classified as “struggling” rose by 10%. Federal employees deliver public services. They need resources & capacity to do their work effectively. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

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Fewer federal employees are ‘thriving’ and more are ‘struggling’, according to new survey

The Trump administration in 2025 nixed an annual survey of federal employee engagement and morale, but polls from other organizations provide insights.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Dr. Kate Marvel left her role at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies after budget cuts and political attacks undermined the agency’s work. Scientific integrity in government means scientists can follow the evidence - free from political interference. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/o...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The integrity of our immigration system is being put at risk. The Trump administration’s overhaul of the immigration courts have led to the loss of over 100 judges, with those remaining facing pressure to prioritize deportations - or risk losing their jobs. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/u...

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How Trump Purged Immigration Judges to Speed Up Deportations

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

@nffe.bsky.social warns Forest Service restructuring could push out skilled workers & weaken protections for public lands. Upholding professional integrity means ensuring the federal workforce has the capacity & expertise to deliver quality public services. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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The Partnership @ourpublicservice.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The U.S. is losing its top scientists—fast. An estimated 95,000 employees left federal science agencies in a 16-month period, and other countries are quickly creating new opportunities to pick them up. Read how this could have devastating long-term effects on our research and development pipeline.

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Trump Slashed Science Funding. Now the U.S. Could Face a Costly Brain Drain.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

In response to the release of the President’s Budget Request for FY27, @ifpte.bsky.social issued a statement calling out the cuts to federal science. To uphold professional integrity in public services, the federal government must be fully staffed and funded. www.ifpte.org/news/ifpte-r...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We’re proud to welcome the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) to the Coalition. MM&P is a union representing highly skilled, professional mariners—from licensed masters and mates on U.S.-flag vessels to maritime workers on tugs, ferries, dredges, and government ships.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The New York Times Magazine reports that many current and former CDC employees worry the agency is prioritizing political ideology over scientific evidence. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/m...

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Takeaways From The Times’s Inside Look at the C.D.C.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The 2025 Public Service Viewpoint Survey from @ourpublicservice.bsky.social's reveals the Trump administration is failing at managing the federal government. The federal workforce is demoralized, pressured by political leaders, and hindered in serving the public. publicserviceviewpointsurvey.org

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Public Service in Peril

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We are excited to welcome the International Plate Printers, Plate Makers, Die Stampers and Engravers of North America to the Coalition for Professional Integrity!

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The Partnership @ourpublicservice.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Every day, Americans rely on decisions made by federal civil servants. This is why upholding professional integrity is essential for civil servants. When professional integrity is protected, the government works. Watch our video with @integritycoalition.bsky.social to learn more.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Today, members of the Coalition for Professional Integrity submitted a comment to OPM opposing the proposed “Reduction in Force Appeals” rule. Coalition members oppose the rule because it would politicize the RIF appeal process, which would jeopardize professional integrity across the federal sector

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

You can’t have scientific integrity without professional integrity. When scientists and federal workers are free to consider all the evidence—without political interference—the American people are better served. @ucs.org @enviroprotnet.bsky.social (1/9)

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

"The gutting of our workforce, which has already been reduced by an estimated 30 percent, has stretched remaining staff to the breaking point and weakened our ability to respond to mounting environmental and public health threats." thehill.com/policy/energ...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

GAO’s report found that in the first half of 2025 nearly 144,000 federal employees were accepted into the deferred resignation program. Professional integrity in public services depends on the federal government being fully staffed and funded. www.govexec.com/oversight/20...

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GAO report offers new details on the workers agencies lost last year

The government watchdog agency found that nearly 144,000 federal workers were accepted into the deferred resignation program in the first half of 2025.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

HHS is restructuring the the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation by cutting staff and putting its work under political appointees, threatening independent oversight of federal programs for underserved children and families. federalnewsnetwork.com/reorganizati...

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HHS seeks to ‘effectively dismantle’ research office evaluating impact of its programs | Federal News Network

The Administration for Children and Families' research arm faces a major restructuring, and will soon answer to political leaders it was independent from.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed transferring the responsibility of reviewing federal employee appeals of proposed RIFs from the independent Merit Systems Protection Board to OPM. This change could cause mass federal worker firings. Learn more: www.afge.org/article/new-...

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New RIF Appeal Rule Could Trigger Mass Federal Worker Firings, AFGE Warns

Under a proposed rule published Feb. 10 in the Federal Register, the administration is proposing to transfer responsibility for reviewing federal employee appeals of proposed reductions-in-force from ...

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Whistleblower protections ensure workers in the federal sector can uphold their professional integrity and best serve the American people. Learn more about how whistleblower protections and professional integrity work together from the slideshow we created with @govacctproj.bsky.social ⬇️

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

OPM has issued a proposed rule to end fired federal employees ability to appeal their firing to the Merit Systems Protection Board. Instead, federal employees would have to appeal to the Office of Personnel Management, whose director answers to the President. www.reuters.com/world/trump-...

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Trump seeks to limit legal options for fired federal workers

The Trump administration is trying to make it harder for fired federal employees to contest their dismissal, according to a government plan.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Today, OPM finalized the new Schedule P/C rule, which weakens civil service protections for career federal employees. Our partner organizations explain what this means for professional integrity in the federal government 🔽

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

With more than 3k public data sets removed, the federal government is no longer a reliable source of widespread data collection according to experts. Lack of reliable and quality government data puts everyday Americans’ safety, security, & economic wellbeing at risk. www.notus.org/trump-white-...

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Federal Data Is Disappearing

The Trump administration has disrupted data collection on everything from homeland security, maternal mortality, hunger, drug use, education, disaster preparation and the economy.

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The Coalition for Professional Integrity @integritycoalition.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The government must ensure the federal workforce has the necessary capacity & expertise needed to uphold professional integrity & provide quality public services. Federal workforce data reveals agencies' staff losses & provides insight into impacted services. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

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The federal workforce changed drastically in 2025. Here’s how.

Federal News Network's analysis of federal workforce data reveals the agencies that had the steepest employee separations, whether voluntary or involuntary.

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