House Votes to Extend Pay Freeze (Again)
The House voted today to block the 0.5% pay increase for federal employees that is set to go into effect this spring.
Month: February 2013
DeSantis: Pay Raise Indicative of Runaway Government Spending
The proposed pay raise for federal employees has stirred debate this week as the vote in the House to extend the pay freeze approaches. One of the latest people to weigh in is the bill’s sponsor, Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who touts the fiscal benefits provided by his legislation.
White House Denounces House Pay Freeze Bill
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget issued a statement this week denouncing legislation pending in the House that would block the pay increase for federal employees.
Survey Shows Support for New USPS Delivery Schedule
The Postal Service released results of a new survey which show an overwhelming majority of Americans support moving to a five day delivery schedule.
GAO: USPS Facing ‘Critical Shortage of Liquidity’
According to a new GAO report, the Postal Service now faces a “critical shortage of liquidity that threatens its financial solvency and ability to finance needed capital investment.”
Postmaster General Urges Congress to Help Postal Service
Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe told a Senate committee this week that the Postal Service’s financial problems require Congressional intervention to change the organization’s business model.
How is My “High-3 Average Pay” Calculated? (Part 1)
The high-3 average pay is a basic component of an employee’s retirement contribution that federal employees often find confusing. The author offers some detailed explanation to take the mystery out of it.
Will Hill Seek to Lower Union Time in Sequestration Deal?
Rumor has it that union official time cuts may be on the table in sequestration negotiations. Rep. Gingrey (R-GA) has a bill on the floor claiming to do just that, however, it may not.
House GOP Members Call for NLRB Nominations
Six House members sent a letter to President Obama today urging him to nominate four individuals to the National Labor Relations Board and work with the Senate to have them confirmed.
House Nears Vote on Extending Pay Freeze
The House is scheduled to vote today on a bill which would eliminate the 0.5% pay increase for federal employees. How likely is it to pass?
