Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to increase its 9 percent office occupancy rate by moving more federal workers back to the office. In a letter, Ernst criticized the high vacancy rate, attributing it to federal workers' unions resisting the return to office work. She argued that remote work is costly and blamed unions for hindering the process. However, studies show the benefits of remote work, including increased productivity and employee preference for flexible options. Ernst questioned the SBA's transparency regarding union work hours and demanded explanations for return-to-work plans and office space utilization. Despite arguments for remote work, Ernst emphasizes the importance of supporting small businesses and suggests downsizing office space. She vows to pressure federal agencies to prioritize office work or sell unused space.