Dissenter Weekly: Vindicating The Rights Of Federal Whistleblowers
On this edition of the “Dissenter Weekly,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola highlights a couple examples of federal whistleblower legislation introduced recently in Congress.
Whistleblower advocacy groups have fought for more than a decade for access to the courts and jury trials. Yet, in 2012, when there was an opportunity to expand federal whistleblower protections, President Barack Obama and Congress balked at giving federal whistleblowers the same ability to challenge retaliation that whistleblowers in the private sector have.
Bills In Congress Would Grant Federal Whistleblowers Access To Courts
Legislation introduced in Congress would fill multiple gaps in federal whistleblower protections and grant access to courts and jury trials for review of their cases.
US Government Employees View Dissent Channels As Risky And A ‘Waste Of Time’
US government employees largely view dissent channels as a “waste of time” and fear they will face retaliation if used, according to a report from POGO.