AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkplace Rights & Union Drive: Nurses at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin filed for a union election with SEIU, citing unsafe staffing, security concerns, and pay falling behind costs; management pushed back, calling union button use “wastes work time.” Workforce Planning & Pay: Paylocity reports payroll accuracy is now a retention lever as more workers live paycheck to paycheck, with payroll problems often starting before payday. Federal HR Overhaul: The U.S. SBA announced an agency-wide reorganization to cut duplication across tech, finance, and HR, aligning staff around “centers of excellence.” Federal Workforce Protections: A Trump order moves about 8,000 federal workers into Schedule Policy/Career, stripping civil service protections and changing how whistleblower complaints are handled. Hiring & Skills Pipelines: China is pushing SOEs and major tech firms to expand hiring for 2026 graduates, using centralized job platforms and online recruitment events. Education & HR Admin Pressure: Anna Maria faculty were told to clear offices and lose email access on tight deadlines after a college closure announcement, then the college walked parts back. Payroll/Benefits in Negotiations: A Vale refinery contract ratified by USW members includes major wage gains and restored retiree health benefits.
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