Through Rain, Sleet, Snow And Power Outages, We Still Deliver
On September 8, a major power outage occurred that affected much of California and Arizona. San Diego Postal employees worked throughout the outage to ensure mail was delivered.
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.
Federal Jobs on the Decline in Last 20 Years
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association has compiled a list of gains/losses of federal jobs by state since 1990. In general, the figures show that the overall number of jobs in each state has declined.
Federal Unions Offered Co-Management as Bargaining Limits are Met
Since Federal unions were permitted bargaining under law, most negotiable issues are already in existing union contracts. The author suggests these unions have joined with the Obama administration in an effort to co-manage agencies and encourage the FLRA to “expand” the meaning of the statute. They appear to be succeeding.
McCotter Legislation Would Introduce Private Investment Plan to Save Social Security
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) plans to introduce legislation designed to save the Social Security retirement and disability trust funds from insolvency.
Rep. DesJarlais Introduces Legislation to Repeal NLRB Rule Mandating Employers Post Unionization Rights
Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN) has introduced legislation that would repeal a rule promulgated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) forcing employers to prominently display posters containing information on workers’ rights to unionize and bargain collectively.
The Best Cure for Stage Fright
To speak well publicly, and save yourself from the agony of stage fright, you need confidence. Here’s a great way to find it, anytime.
The Best (and Worst) Agencies to Launch a Career as a Federal Employee
What are the best agencies in which to launch a career as a federal employee? This report provides a listing of the best and worst agencies and their overall employee satisfaction ratings.
Congressmen Take Personal Stake in Reducing National Debt
A small group of Congressmen are making pledges to forego some of their own pay and benefits to apply to the reduction of the national debt.
The Family and Medical Leave Act: Curbing Intermittent Abuse
The author outlines some common scenarios he has seen employees take to try to “game the system” when using FMLA and some solutions for dealing with them.
Rep. Grimm to Introduce Bill Making 9/11 Cross a National Monument
Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY) will introduce legislation this week that would make the 9/11 Memorial Cross at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City as a national monument.
