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What Will Happen to Social Security?
How to fix Social Security is a topic that has been around ever since a demographer realized that the number of workers supporting an individual Social Security recipient was gradually dropping. The options are to cut benefits or raise more revenue.

Posted: February 8, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Distinguished Sailors — and all Veterans — Honored by Stamp Release
On February 4, the U.S. Postal Service issued "Distinguished Sailors" stamps in honor of four men who served with bravery and distinction during the 20th century.

Posted: February 8, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Fred, Fern, The FLRA—And Specific Notice of Change
The Federal Labor Relations Authority recently decided that one party can demand that the other bargain ground rules for reopening the term contract, before the demanding party reveals what changes it wants in the contract. That is likely to spark lots of conversations like the one below between Fred and Fern.

Posted: February 8, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

FERS and CSRS Disability Retirement: Sometimes the Process is just as important as the Substance of an Argument
When arguing a legal principle in an effort to obtain a benefit for a Federal or Postal Employee, effective advocacy sometimes requires two prerequisites: discretion and the recognition that "process" is sometimes as important as the "substance" of an argument.

Posted: February 6, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

The FERS Annuity Supplement: What Makes The Estimate Wrong
The FERS annuity estimate is really simple to calculate. But the actual supplement you are paid can be significantly less than the estimate. How does this happen?

Posted: February 4, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Become a Better Listener in 10 Minutes
Want to advance in your career, enhance your professional reputation, or just have more meaningful relationships? Listen up. One of the most powerful—and underappreciated—interpersonal skills is being a great listener.

Posted: February 3, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

February 4 is "Thank a Mailperson Day"
When a friend of mine asked me if knew Feb. 4 was "Thank a Mailperson Day," I had to admit I had never heard of it — although it sounds like a wonderful idea to me.

Posted: February 2, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Is It Time to Modernize Your Arbitration Article?
The Author provides a draft Agency proposal for an arbitration article to bring arbitration up to date. He's betting Agency representatives will endorse this proposal.

Posted: February 2, 2010 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

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