Biden Administration Secures Work-From-Home Deal for 42,000 SSA Employees Until 2029 Ahead of Trump, Led by Martin O’Malley

Dec 3, 2024, 11:35 PM

The largest federal worker union has secured a work-from-home agreement for 42,000 Social Security Administration (SSA) employees, ensuring remote work arrangements will continue until 2029. This deal, reached just before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, aims to stabilize staffing levels and prevent higher attrition rates, thereby enhancing the agency's ability to serve the public. The agreement was finalized under the Biden administration, with SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley playing a key role in the negotiations. This development is seen as a strategic move to complicate the incoming administration's efforts regarding federal workforce policies.