Seniors’ Security Act Takes Retirees Into Unknown Territory
Another attempt is being made in Congress to change COLA increases to use the CPI-E in an effort to help retirees. Is this a good idea?
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Federal Pay Lagging Behind Private Sector
Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the federal workforce is lagging the private sector for both wages and employment.
When You Leave Federal Service, Will The Government Miss You?
An aging population of federal employees means that many are leaving federal service due to retirement. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) argues that this means there could be a damaging loss of institutional knowledge these federal workers take with them. However, the author points out that the turnover rate among federal employees is very low compared to the private sector and says that the loss of institutional knowledge from retiring federal workers might not be as bad as NARFE is projecting.
Federal Whistleblowing Case Results In 2 Deaths
A former BLS federal employee entered a federal building in New York last week and killed both a security guard and himself.
Federal Hiring Slows In June But Up For The Year
How many federal employees were hired in June, and how many left federal service? How does this compare to the private sector? Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics provide some answers.
Could There Be a Higher Annuity in Your Future?
Congressman Michael Honda (D-CA) has re-introduced the CPI-E Act of 2015 which would adopt a measure of inflation more tailored to the costs of older Americans. What impact could this have on your annuity?
Arguments Over Federal Benefits In One Chart
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently published a chart showing the percentage of private sector and government workers participating in a range of benefits. Who comes out ahead?
Which States Have Gained the Most Federal Jobs?
Contrary to popular opinion, employment in the Federal sector has grown since it hit its low in October 2014, albeit at a much smaller rate. The author provides some details on the federal employment situation and looks at a state by state breakdown of federal employment trends.
