Hatch Act Guidance Boosts Executive Branch's Public Service Commitment
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- AFSCME President Lee Saunders responded to the update in Hatch Act enforcement by the Office of the Special Counsel.
- He criticizes the previous lax enforcement that allowed White House staff to participate in partisan politics.
- Saunders welcomes the new guidance which aligns with AFSCME's belief in public service over political agenda.
AFSCME President Welcomes New Hatch Act Enforcement Approach
Lee Saunders, President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), issued a statement following recent updates by the Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) concerning the enforcement of the Hatch Act. The move aims to ensure executive branch employees maintain neutrality in partisan politics.
The OSC's new guidance imposes stricter adherence to the Hatch Act, aiming to eliminate loopholes that previously allowed White House staff and others to engage in political activities with minimal restrictions.
As an organization founded on the principle of professionalism and commitment in public service, AFSCME strongly supports this significant change. The union believes that conducting the people's business should be free from political agendas. Saunders welcomed this overdue and essential update to Hatch Act enforcement.
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