AFGE Intensifies Political Attacks
AFGE is increasing its political exposure with a series of political ads for the 2004 presidential election
AFGE is increasing its political exposure with a series of political ads for the 2004 presidential election
“Pay parity” between civilian and military personnel became a slogan this year for those advocating higher pay for federal civilian employees. Here is a quick summary of the 2004 military pay package.
The author contends that pay for performance will not work in a government environment
Labor relations policies vary between agencies and with different administrations. Here are a few tips to help agency managers stay out of trouble.
Most readers think it is too hard to fire a federal employee for poor performance
Joseph Whitaker is considered a flight risk and may be denied bail in Louisiana.
A member of the Federal Service Impasses Panel has been arrested on charges of misapplying over $1 million in payments
Most Fedsmith.com readers oppose the civil service changes proposed for the Department of Defense. At least some readers oppose the change with an incomplete understanding of these changes. Readers also expressed a strong distrust of managers and political leaders in government.
The political environment has changed dramatically for federal employees as unions speak out on their behalf. Most aren’t aware of the changes but they will be impacted by these changes.
Pay for performance plan proposed for federal employees. It isn’t likely to survive when it comes up against the Washington establishment that resists controversial change.