Ralph R. Smith
Ralph Smith has several decades of experience working with federal human resources issues. He has written extensively on a full range of human resources topics in books and newsletters and is a co-founder of two companies and several newsletters on federal human resources. Follow Ralph on Twitter: @RalphSmith47
Federal Employee Pay Raise Process Moving Ahead
The 2018 federal employee pay raise is following the usual tortuous path. Probable result: an average pay raise of 1.9% in January.
Best Estimate for 2018 COLA: 2.2%
The best estimate for the 2018 COLA is 2.2% according to the Board of Trustees for the Social Security Trust Funds.
Federal Employees Working for Unions: CBO Reports on Pending Bill
The CBO concludes a requirement for more reliable accounting of official time by federal employee unions would have a negligible impact on federal expenses.
FRTIB Announces Selection of New Executive Director
The FRTIB has announced the appointment of its new Executive Director.
Best TSP Fund in 2017? Still the I Fund
All of the TSP funds had positive returns in July and also for the year to date.
Bill Advances to Require OPM Action on Official Time
A Bill to require annual reporting on use of official time and other union related items is advancing. It has now passed the House and reported favorably by a Senate committee for consideration.
Congress and Your Federal Employee Retirement
Should a federal employee retire now to avoid unpleasant changes that may be implemented in new legislation?
Will 2018 COLA Exceed Federal Employee Raise?
Current federal employees are likely to receive a smaller pay increase in 2018 than federal retirees.
Federal Employees Saving History in Skagway
The National Park facility in Skagway, AK is a busy location in summer. This is a look at the town’s history and why the NPS has a facility there.
The Hatch Act, Unions and Postal Service
According to the OSC, the Postal Service took action to assist a union’s political activity in violation of the Hatch Act.
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