The Best of 2012
From proposed pension changes to a petition for an extra day off at Christmas to the end of the pay freeze, here are the top stories on FedSmith.com in 2012.
Opposition Grows to Congressional Pay Raise
A growing number of voices in Congress have come out against President Obama’s executive order giving Congress a 0.5% pay raise.
Barrow Urges House Leadership to Block Congressional Pay Increase
Rep. John Barrow (D-GA) is urging House members to block the pay increase for Members of Congress that was recently enacted by an executive order.
5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Writing
Here are five tips you can use to improve your writing.
GAO: Postal Service’s Financial Liabilities Challenging Its Sustainability
A new GAO report said that the financial liabilities of the retiree health benefits fund of the Postal Service are challenging its sustainability.
Using the G Fund to Help Fund Federal Expenses
In addition to the pay freeze that has been in effect for some time, federal employees are also helping with the government’s spending problem through the involuntary use of the G fund. Here is how that works and how the scenario is likely to play out when all is said and done.
Will December 31 be a Federal Holiday?
Will federal employees be given an extra day off on Monday, December 31st?
Vice President and Congress Getting Raises Too
An executive order was issued Thursday which will make the end to the pay freeze for the federal workforce official in the spring. But federal employees aren’t the only ones who are getting a pay raise from the deal.
How Many Holidays Will You Get in 2013?
Federal employees will get ten paid holidays in 2013 as defined by OPM.
End of the Federal Pay Freeze Announced
A new executive order announces the end of the federal pay freeze. The new pay rates will not take effect until after March 27, 2013.
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