The "No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act" would eliminate "official time," a current practice that allows federal employees to perform union-related activities during their work hours while still being paid by taxpayers. Under this bill, any activities connected to labor organizations—such as union negotiations, grievance handling, or union administration—would have to occur only during employees' personal time, not during paid work hours. The legislation would amend federal law to prohibit this practice entirely, effectively ending a benefit that unions and their members have used to conduct business without losing pay. The bill has no specified funding or implementation timeline beyond its introduction in April 2025. This would primarily affect federal workers who are union members or representatives, as well as federal agencies that currently allow employees to use work time for union activities.
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