IRS News Today — November 5, 2026
Post-midterms, federal unions push for pay raise, restoration of bargaining rights and more — today's irs signal.
As the federal government looks to the future, several key issues are emerging that could impact the lives of civil servants and the public they serve. Federal unions are pushing for a pay raise and restoration of bargaining rights in the wake of the midterms, seeking to improve working conditions and compensation for government employees. This push comes as the Internal Revenue Service, like other federal agencies, faces workforce challenges that have been flagged by watchdogs as a priority for the coming fiscal year.
The IRS and other agencies are also navigating changes that could impact their operations and the public. For example, proposed overhauls to the 2030 Census process have drawn largely negative comments from stakeholders, according to a recent analysis. As the government works to address these issues, federal employees and the public will be watching to see how changes unfold and what they might mean for the delivery of essential services. Today's digest takes a closer look at these developments and what they might portend for the federal government in the years ahead.
Today's signal:
• Post-midterms, federal unions push for pay raise, restoration of bargaining rights (govexec.com)
• Commenters largely oppose 2030 Census overhaul, analysis finds (route-fifty.com)
• IRS workforce issues prominent among watchdog’s FY27 priorities (govexec.com)