Don’t be Another Casualty of Email
The author offers some tips on how to avoid sending an emotionally charged email to a friend or co-worker that you might later regret.
House Resolution Would Prevent Increases to Pension Contributions
A resolution introduced in the House would offer a number of protections for federal employees, not the least of which would be to prevent any increases in the amount that feds would have to contribute towards their retirement benefits.
Is the Long-Term Gain Worth the Short-Term Loss?
The author tells a true story of a federal employee and friend who suffered some serious health problems and had to contend with leave without pay and retirement annuity considerations to cover his medical bills.
USPS Losses in Real Time
Just how bad are the Postal Service’s losses? According to a real-time loss counter on Senator Tom Carper’s (D-DE) Web site, they are mounting by the thousands every second and amount to $25 million per day.
National Council’s Report to President on Labor Relations: Nuthin’ Much Happened, Let’s Do It Some More and Maybe Sumpthin’ Will
After nearly 2 ½ years of meetings, Agency arm twisting to establish pilots, pressure to identify metrics, and 177 pages of print, the long awaited report on labor relations was sent to the president. If you think GSA spent too much on a conference, the report proves that you can spend a ton and not even get an entertaining speaker or a dip in the hot tub in return.
Legislation Aims to Help Feds Save More for Retirement
Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) has introduced legislation that would encourage federal workers to save at least five percent of their pay in the Thrift Savings Plan.
A Disgruntled Meeting Attendee Breaks His Silence
For all of us who dread that “Meeting Invitation” ding on our office computer.
Naval Veteran Relies on Training to Save Lives
Letter Carrier Miguel Munoz started his day just like any other, but it would end like no other.
Threats Against Co-Workers Lead to Navy Employee’s Removal
A Navy employee is unable to get the court to overturn his removal for making threats against coworkers and dissing his supervisors.
House Approves Increase in Pension Contributions
The House voted Thursday to pass the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act by a vote of 218-199. The legislation is one that would require additional contributions from federal workers towards their retirement plans.
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