Do People Think You’re a Sexist?
Do you have a plan for pronouns in your documents? Do you always use “he,” or do you mix it up with “she” or “he/she”? If you don’t have a plan — if you’re not consistent — you might be offending your colleagues.
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.
FAA Says Air Traffic Controllers Not Allowed to Sleep While on Duty
The Federal Aviation Administration reached an agreement with the National Air Traffic Controllers Union on Friday that reinforces existing FAA policy that prohibits controllers from sleeping while on duty.
141 White House Staffers Earn Over $100k
141 White House staffers, or about 1 out of every 3, makes at least $100,000 a year, according to data released by the White House on Friday.
Rep. Peter King Questions Diligence of TSA Workers at JFK Airport for Security Breach
In a letter addressed to TSA Administrator John Pistole, Rep. Peter King (R-NY) demanded that TSA Administrator Pistole immediately report on the actions TSA has taken to address the security breach at JFK International airport by a Nigerian national last week.
When Small Savings Add Up to a Lot of Money
Sometimes a little adds up to a lot. I recently met a CSRS employee who did not to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan in 1987 when he was eligible to start. How much in potential savings did this employee pass up?
Senators Propose Senate Rules Change to Look for Duplicate Government Programs
An amendment would require all legislation to be reviewed before it is considered by the Senate to prevent the duplicative and overlapping government programs.
Congressman Mulvaney Says Insourcing Hurting Small Businesses
Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) said in a Contracting and Workforce Subcommittee hearing on June 23 that the Obama administration’s insourcing policies are having a detrimental effect on small businesses and needlessly costing taxpayers extra money.
Department of Defense Appropriations Bill Highlights
The Department of Defense Appropriations bill provides $649.2 billion in discretionary and mandatory budget authority for fiscal year 2012.
AFGE Announces It Will Represent the TSA
Transportation Security Administration employees across the country have elected the American Federation of Government Employees as their exclusive union representative with a 8903-8447 vote over the National Treasury Employees Union.
Senators Introduce Bill to Reduce Federal Vehicle Fleet By 20%
Senators Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have introduced a bill that would reduce the amount the federal government can spend on buying and leasing non-essential vehicles.
