Make America incompetent again? Trump wants to ruin our merit-based federal jobs system.

Max Stiers writes in USA TODAY, “This new executive order, drafted secretly without informing or consulting with Congress and relevant employee groups and other stakeholders, is an assault on our civil service.” 

Coalition Letter on Schedule F

Good government groups call on congress to block implementation of Executive Order that creates a broad exception to competitive civil service rules, removing protections ensuring such civil servants are hired and fired based on merit.

The Center for Presidential Transition^®

Now that ascertainment has occurred, President-elect Biden and his team will continue their transition work with the full support of the United States government. Visit the Presidential Transition Central for what you need to know about the transition period, past transitions and how to become a political appointee.

Rewatch the virtual Service to America Medals^®

The awards program celebrated our 2020 honorees, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. See the special appearances from past presidents, celebrities and notable figures.

A pandemic. Economic turmoil. Racial injustice. Threats to national security.

The nation’s future depends on our ability to solve these challenges, and the federal government is the most powerful tool we have to drive change. That’s why the Partnership identified four issues that the next administration should make a priority.