AFGE: Continuing Resolution a ‘Mixed Blessing’
AFGE has issued a statement on Congress’ passage of a continuing resolution to fund the government and freeze federal employees’ pay.
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From the ‘Disgruntled Employee Handbook’ Files: Our Agency Director in a Cubicle
The author presents a satirical account from an employee’s perspective of a director’s decision to move his office into a cubicle.
Alexander: “Not a Single Cent” Should Go to Enforce Invalid NLRB Decisions
Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN.) has offered an amendment to defund the enforcement of any decisions or regulations made by an invalid National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) “quorum” that includes individuals whose presence at the board was ruled by a federal court to be unconstitutional.
FLRA Acting Deputy General Counsel Appointed
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) General Counsel Julia Akins Clark today announced the appointment of Peter A. Sutton as Acting Deputy General Counsel.
Bill Introduced to Prevent NLRB Legal Uncertainty
House Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN) has introduced legislation that would require the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease activity until the legal issues involving the current board have been settled.
Legislation Introduced to Sequester Congressional Pay
Legislation has been introduced to reduce pay for members of Congress by 8.2%.
What Happens to Your Federal Benefits If You Leave Before Retiring?
The author details what you can expect to happen to your federal benefits if you leave your government job before retiring.
No Budget, No Pay Legislation Proposed for President
Republicans in the House have introduced legislation that would hold the president’s pay in escrow in the event that he fails to submit a budget in a timely manner.
Legislation Introduced to Raise Social Security Contributions on Top Earners
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has introduced legislation that would require Americans making $250,000 per year or more to contribute the 6.2% payroll tax to Social Security.
NAGE Asks Congress to Take 20 Percent Pay Cut
The National Association of Government Employees (NAGE/SEIU) has called upon Congress to donate 20 percent of their net pay for the next 22 weeks to the federal government to help reduce the national deficit.
