Hurricane Sandy Amendments Could Impact Federal Workers
Two proposed amendments to the Hurricane Sandy relief bill would impact the federal workforce if adopted.
Federal Workforce News
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White House to Petitioners: Sorry, You Can’t Secede
The White House recently said in a formal response to petitions submitted on its “We the People” web site that states do not have the right to secede from the union.
New Year’s Resolutions for Federal Employees
When making New Year’s resolutions for your career, the author suggests breaking them down into easily achievable steps and celebrating your small successes. He offers suggestions you can use to improve your job situation in 2013.
Warner to Introduce Legislation Targeting Duplicative Agency Reports
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) is planning to introduce legislation designed to fix outdated and duplicative reports in federal agencies.
Hilda Solis Stepping Down as Labor Secretary
Hilda Solis has announced her resignation as secretary of the Department of Labor.
Average Federal Salary Goes Up Despite Pay Freeze
Despite the pay freeze, the average federal employee salary is still going up but not as much as it has increased in past years.
AFGE Blocks Privatization of TSA Screeners at Sacramento Airport
AFGE said in a recent statement that it has successfully lobbied to block the use of private screeners at Sacramento International Airport.
Why Did FLRA Pick a Fight with Agency IGs?
In cases involving Agency Head Review of a contract provision and an appeal of an arbitrator’s award, the FLRA decided that investigations conducted by Inspectors General are controlled by the procedures existing in an applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Congressman Proposes Ban on Trillion Dollar Coin
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) announced plans to introduce a bill to stop a proposal to mint high-value platinum coins to pay the federal government’s bills.
OPM Retirement Applications Backlog Now Below 30k
The latest monthly status report from OPM on retirement applications shows that the outstanding backlog of applications has fallen below 30,000.
