President Asks Federal Employees to Sacrifice in 2010: Proposes 2% Pay Raise
How much will your pay raise be in 2010? President Obama has proposed 2% for civilians to bring federal pay and benefit practices “more in line with the private sector.”
Month: February 2009
Best Southwest Cities for Defense Jobs
With a number of federal employees considering retirement, some will want to consider taking a job related to their federal career. Here is a report on jobs in the Southwestern United States that may interest readers.
Contracting Restrictions in New Appropriations Bill
Government contracting may change dramatically under the provisions of the appropriations bill that is now being considered by the House. Significant limits on contracting are contained in the House bill and there would, instead, be an emphasis on having more work done by federal employees.
Do You Have an Uzi?
This federal employee who worked for the Postal Service apparently intentionally flunked a required training program and asked if one of the instructors had an Uzi. The employee had three prior suspensions and was fired for this one. It went to federal court for resolution.
Federal Retirees and That 2010 COLA Increase
How much of a cost of living adjustment will federal retirees see in 2010? Perhaps there will not be one. That has not happened before but we are in unusual economic times.
Brawling Over Union Dues: The Coming Battle for TSA
President Obama promised to let TSA screening personnel be represented by unions in his campaign. The author explores what will surely shape up as a major organizing effort by competing unions and how the Agency may weigh in to the process.
Not Bad for a Rookie–Or a Dog With Experience
This “rookie” helped the federal government seize nine duffel bags of marijuana in the first day on the job.
Investing During The Great Recession and Your Personal Financial Future
You have reason to feel your financial future is at risk. We are in an uncertain economic situation. So what about your future retirement? Should you be putting money into the G fund, the F fund or into stocks? Here is a summary of professional investment prognosticators at a recent event for investors. It is not optimistic but may be helpful to you in planning your financial future.
$250 Tax Credit or Payment for Federal Retirees
Now that the economic stimulus package has been passed into law, the bill has actually been printed and organizations and going through it to find out what this new law contains. Federal retirees will be eligible for an additional $250.
What is the Special Retirement Supplement (And Does it Apply to You)?
Some people under the FERS system may qualify for the Special Retirement Supplement. It only applies to employees who meet certain qualifications. Author John Grobe explains what it is and how it works–and offers advice that will be useful to any federal employee on planning for retirement.
