Federal Employee Unions and the Official Time Reform Act
A new bill would reduce retirement income for some federal employees working as federal union representatives while being paid by the federal government.
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House Committee Hearing Scrutinizes Use of Official Time at VA
Does the use of official time at the VA improve veterans’ care, and how much official time is actually used by employees? A recent House Committee hearing sought to find answers to these questions.
This Federal Employee Union Actually Supports Trump
While many federal employees and unions are not happy with seeing Donald Trump in the White House, one union representing federal employees recently had nothing but nice things to say about the president’s actions taken to date.
Adding Birmingham and San Antonio to Locality Pay Areas
The Federal Salary Council has proposed adding San Antonio and Birmingham to the list of locality pay areas for 2018.
6.2% Average Health Insurance Increase for Federal Employees
The average rate increase for 2017 under the health insurance plan for federal employees (FEHB) will be 6.2% in 2017.
AFGE Officer Lies Under Oath to Chief FLRA ALJ While AFGE Locals Continue Corruption Crimes at Higher Rates Than Ever
The author looks at a history of court cases involving AFGE and says that they indicate the union has more corruption indictments and convictions than ever before.
Union Challenges Recent Recommendations on Care for Veterans
The Commission on Care has issued a report on how to improve medical care for veterans. A federal employee union disagrees with the report. Here is why.
Legislation Introduced to Help Reduce TSA Security Line Wait Times
Legislation has been introduced ahead of the busy summer travel season to direct the TSA to reassign its employees’ duties to help alleviate the growing security lines that have been plaguing airports around the country.
Despite Legal Threats, Membership In Federal Unions Shows Growth
Federal unions showed the largest growth rate in membership since 2008 according to recent BLS data. The author points out, however, that federal unions have been under attack from various laws and court cases which he says presents a long term challenge for unions going forward.
Legislation Proposing 5.3% Pay Raise Officially Introduced
It was announced earlier this month that legislation would be introduced to give federal employees a 5.3% pay increase in 2017. That bill has now officially been introduced in the House.
