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Judge Delays Resignation Program Amid Union Lawsuit Concerns

2/12/2025

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A federal judge has postponed the February 6, 2025, deadline for the deferred resignation program due to a union lawsuit.
Unions claim the program is illegal and coercive, impacting 65,000 employees.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) asserts the program is legal and guarantees pay and benefits.
The judge will review arguments regarding the program's legality before issuing a final ruling.

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Story summary

A federal judge has postponed the February 6, 2025, deadline for the deferred resignation program due to a union lawsuit.
Unions claim the program is illegal and coercive, impacting 65,000 employees.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) asserts the program is legal and guarantees pay and benefits.
The judge will review arguments regarding the program's legality before issuing a final ruling.