Another COLA Increase for Retirees Coming in January
The annual COLA increase for federal retirees is still going up and will become effective in January 2007.
Work on Supervisor’s House With No Promotion
A carpenter with the Army said he was promised by his supervisor that if he would help him with personal home improvement projects, he would promote the carpenter. When he was not promoted, the carpenter filed a complaint under the Whistleblower Protection Act but he loses before the MSPB and a federal court.
Handling ULP Investigations: An Agency Perspective
Unfair labor practice (ULP) charges are generally filed by unions against agencies. Here is practical advice telling you what you need to know when a ULP is filed.
Do You Appreciate the Power of the Internet?
The power of the internet is deceptive. It gives anyone a chance to express an idea or opinion and to try to influence others. Some may not appreciate how powerful the medium can be before hitting the send button.
Firing of Whistleblowing Union President Upheld
A VA staff nurse was fired. The nurse had been a local union president and claimed she was fired for being a whistleblower. A federal court concluded she was fired for not being able to perform her job and her removal was upheld by the MSPB and a court.
Will You Ever Be Rich as a Federal Employee?
Most employees will never be rich and did not enter federal service with that goal in mind. On the other hand, how does one define “rich?”
How to Minimize the Most Painful Federal Bargaining Experience
Dealing successfully with impact and implementation bargaining in the federal sector often takes considerable time and effort. The author offers advice on how to successfully get through the bargaining process.
Federal Cases Can Be Complex: A Decade for One Case?
Federal employment cases are complex. This one has been going on since 1995. It isn’t over yet. A federal court has remanded the case back to the MSPB to gather more evidence regarding reasonable accommodation and the removal of a welder by the Department of the Army.
All TSP Funds Move Up in August
The August returns for the TSP funds are all in positive territory. What about the rest of the year?
Successful Federal Bargaining: Preparation is Everything
The most important success factor in bargaining is preparation. The author’s worksheet attached to this article shows the items to be considered and researched in thoroughly preparing for bargaining.
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