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The SNPS asks about behaviour and awareness, not vote choice.. In 2018, 73% felt their work units operated impartially; 91% in 2023.2.

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The SNPS asks about behaviour and awareness, not vote choice.

In 2018, 73% felt their work units operated impartially; 91% in 2023.

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“73% in 2018 felt their work units operated impartially; 91% in 2023.”
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Federal public servants have a constitutional right to political activity but a statutory duty of impartiality.

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“Because federal public servants have a constitutional right to political activity but a statutory duty of impartiality, the survey simply asks whether respondents engaged in any political activity beyond voting.”
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In 2018, ~98% of federal employees reported they had not engaged in any political activity beyond voting.

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“2018: ~98% of federal employees reported they had not engaged in any political activity beyond voting.”
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In 2023, 94% of federal employees reported they had not engaged in any political activity beyond voting.

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“2023: 94% — a small but notable softening.”
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