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Federal Employee Unions and the Official Time Reform Act

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 9, 2017 11:00 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A new bill would reduce retirement income for some federal employees working as federal union representatives while being paid by the federal government.

House Committee Hearing Scrutinizes Use of Official Time at VA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 17, 2017 11:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 29, 2017 9:53 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 28, 2016 7:58 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 28, 2016 2:03 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonUpdated: September 29, 2016 7:32 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 22, 2016 11:44 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 26, 2016 5:28 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldMarch 15, 2016 6:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 24, 2016 12:36 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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.

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