45-Year Mission of Service
Sixty-eight-year-old Mission Hills Letter Carrier Richard Bundy has worked for the Postal Service for more than 45 years.
Federal Workforce News
Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.
AFGE Congratulates Obama on Reelection
AFGE National President J. David Cox Sr. issued a statement today congratulating President Obama on his reelection victory.
Election Results 2012: What are the Implications for Federal Employees?
Now that the country has gone through a polarizing election and billions of dollars and untold hours have been spent to determine the will of the American people, what has changed and what will be the impact on the federal government and federal employees?
Retirement Claims Down; Processing Remains Steady
According to OPM’s monthly progress report on its retirement claims backlog, the number of claims received in October was much lower than the number received in September, but the number of claims actually processed was about the same as the previous month.
Sandy Shouldn’t Cause Delay in Retirement Payments
Hurricane Sandy caused the federal government and stock market to shut down for two days, but despite that, federal retirees shouldn’t see a disruption in their retirement income.
DHS Moves to Allow Oil Tankers In Northeast to Ease Fuel Shortage
The Department of Homeland Security is temporarily waiving some maritime rules to allow foreign oil tankers coming from the Gulf of Mexico to enter Northeastern ports.
TSP Stock Funds Drop in October
The TSP funds have been on a roll for the summer but turned down again in October. Here are the results.
USDA Employees Working to Assist With Hurricane Relief
The United States Department of Agriculture announced that it is working in conjunction with FEMA to offer assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Federal Offices Back to Normal Schedule Thursday
OPM announced late Wednesday that federal offices in the DC area will be open under a normal operating status starting Thursday, November 1.
What Do Your Colleagues Say About Your Writing?
If you regularly dash off sloppy, informal emails to colleagues in instances when serious messages are called for, your colleagues will notice and it can harm your reputation.
