AFGE Official Runs Into Hatch Act
An official of an AFGE local is likely to end up with losing his pay for 60 days and could still end up without a federal job as a result of engaging in political activity at work.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
News, Gossip, Colorful Commentary and Federal Employment
Combining the power of the internet with computer technology can be seductive. It can also be powerful and can threaten you federal job.
Our Discipline System Needs Corrective Action
The disciplinary system for federal employees is cumbersome and time-consuming. Here are suggestions for fixing the system.
Bargaining Through Press Releases
The FAA and NATCA don’t agree on the best way to wind up labor negotiations.
A Federal Job Is A Career for Life
New federal employees are on probation. They can be easily terminated, at least in theory. But the system isn’t working, according to a new MSPB report.
Guzzling Gas on Federal Business
The IRS has paved the way for increasing the rate paid to federal employees who drive on government business.
Trick or Treat? Party Invitation Results in Complaint Against Fed Employee
The Office of Special Counsel has filed a complaint against two federal employees contending their actions violated the Hatch Act.
Loss of Power and Members Impacts Union Solidarity
Several large unions have withdrawn from the AFL-CIO, taking with them millions of dollars and millions of members. Federal employee unions have experienced substantial losses in power and members also.
Making Pay-For-Performance Pay Off (Part 3)
As the Bush administration’s initiatives to establish “pay-for-performance” move toward implementation, questions and doubts prevail. (Part 3 of 3 in a series of articles on pay for performance).
GAO: OPM Needs To Work With CHCO’s To Better Administer Student Loan Repayment Program
OPM should work with the CHCO Council to determine more efficient ways to administer the federal student loan program and to measure its results, GAO said.
