Biden tells federal workers in memo it's time to come back to the office

In a memo obtained by Just the News, President Joe Biden tells members of the federal workforce that they will soon be returning to work in person.

"As we look to the year ahead, we must build on the innovations and technologies that we put to work serving the American people throughout the pandemic, making our government more efficient, resilient, and effective," wrote the president.

"And because of our progress combatting the pandemic, we can safely increase in-person work, while continuing to protect your health and safety. Together, we can lead by example and show our country a way forward – not only by what we do, but by how we do it," wrote the president in a letter addressed to "the dedicated members of the federal workforce," he continued. 

As the COVID-19 pandemic has waned, employers across the nation (and the world) have struggled with negotiating how or if to call employees back to the office. 

Last month, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) introduced the "Return to Work Act," which would mandate federal workers return to the office. 

"Americans are deservedly frustrated that they are not receiving the services that are owed to them. It's well overdue for our federal workers to join the rest of the workforce and return to the office," said Biggs when introducing the bill. "There’s no excuse for federal agencies to continue a strict telework schedule for their employees." 

The letter from the president is dated Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – arriving just hours before he is set to address the nation during his first State of the Union speech.