AFGE sent a letter to Senators asking for support of an amendment by Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) that would prevent cuts to the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce.
Author: Ian Smith
AFGE/TSA To Sign Off On First Bargaining Agreement Nov. 30
Following the vote on Nov. 9 by Transportation Security Administration workers to ratify the first-ever collective bargaining agreement at the agency, the American Federation of Government Employees and TSA on Nov. 30 will officially sign the agreement, which goes into effect Dec. 9.
Berry Stresses Uniformity of Agency Telework Policies
In a memo released this week to heads of executive departments and agencies, OPM director John Berry urged agencies to work towards having a more comprehensive telework policy that utilizes OPM’s recently updated inclement weather policy.
Union President Blasts Corker’s Fiscal Cliff Plan
William R. Dougan, National President of the National Federation of Federal Employees had some harsh words for Senator Bob Corker’s fiscal cliff plan.
Retirement Saving Tips from the Labor Department
The Department of Labor has provided ten money saving tips to utilize when preparing for retirement.
BP Suspended From New Government Contracts
The EPA has announced that BP has temporarily been suspended from new contracts with the federal government.
Federal Workers Alliance: No More Workforce Cuts
The Federal Workers Alliance recently sent a letter to House and Senate leaders asking that federal employees be excluded from further cuts as Congress embarks on its sequestration and fiscal cliff negotiations.
OPM Updates Weather Closure Procedures
OPM recently announced revisions to its bad weather policy statuses and procedures.
Corker’s Fiscal Cliff Plan Would Extend Pay Freeze, Raise Pension Contributions
Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) has announced a plan he is putting forward to avoid going over the “fiscal cliff.” The plan includes a number of reforms that, if enacted, would directly impact the federal workforce.
OPM Offers Guide to Interpreting Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results
The Office of Personnel Management has released guidelines for agencies to use for analyzing and acting on the results from the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
