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
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.
FedSmith.com Users Agree With AFGE: 2017 Raise Should be 5.3%
FedSmith.com users said in a recent poll that federal workers deserve a 5.3% pay raise in 2017.
Legislation Would Give Federal Employees a 5.3% Raise in 2017
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is reporting that Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) has introduced legislation in support of AFGE’s proposal to give federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017.
Obama’s Budget Proposes 1.6% Raise, 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for Federal Workforce
What is in the president’s budget for the federal workforce? Here are several highlights.
AFGE Wants a 5.3% Pay Raise in 2017
How much of a pay raise should federal employees get in 2017? President Obama thinks it should be 1.6%, but the American Federation of Government Employees thinks it should be 5.3%. What is your opinion?
