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2019 Was a Big Year for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 31, 2019 12:22 PM | Updated: Jan 13, 2020 9:39 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

2019 was an eventful year for federal employees. These are some of the highlights.

Trump Sends Christmas Thank You Letter to Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 22, 2019 8:45 AM | Updated: Dec 26, 2019 9:58 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

President Trump wrote a letter to federal employees thanking them for their service and informing them of new pay and leave benefits recently signed into law.

Legislation Reintroduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 11, 2019 9:28 AM | Updated: Sep 15, 2021 3:19 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Another bill has been introduced to end government shutdowns and help the federal employees who suffer from the effects.

AFGE Responds to Sexual Harassment Allegations Against its National President

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 29, 2019 12:30 PM | Updated: Nov 11, 2019 8:46 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

AFGE has issued a public statement in response to sexual harassment allegations made against its national president, J. David Cox.

12 Budget Cruising Tips for Feds

By Polia MarinovaOct 20, 2019 9:06 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

These are some money saving tips for federal employees who may be considering a cruise for their next vacation.

DC Climate Change Protests Get Congress’ Attention

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 15, 2019 2:49 PM | Updated: Oct 30, 2019 6:33 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Protests held recently in Washington, DC that caused traffic disruptions have led one lawmaker to address future demonstrations.

How Much Does a Government Shutdown Cost?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 18, 2019 3:24 PM | Updated: May 11, 2021 5:36 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A new Senate report attempts to compile the total costs of recent partial government shutdowns.

Warren’s Social Security Proposal Adds More Questions Than Answers to the Debate

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithSep 18, 2019 11:09 AM | Updated: Sep 26, 2019 11:41 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The author offers an analysis of Elizabeth Warren’s proposal to expand Social Security.

Shutdown Averted? Not So Fast…

By Jeff NealAug 1, 2019 12:47 PM | Updated: Aug 13, 2019 9:57 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

You may think the recent budget agreement means a shutdown is off the table, but the author says federal employees should still be cautious.

New Law Will Require Breastfeeding Rooms in Federal Buildings

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 29, 2019 7:14 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2019 4:12 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A new law will require lactation spaces in public federal buildings for use by federal employees.

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