Readers Speak Out: Politics, Unions and the Civil Service
Most readers are not influenced in their vote by union endorsements and think their political activities have a negative impact on the federal workforce.
Most readers are not influenced in their vote by union endorsements and think their political activities have a negative impact on the federal workforce.
Pay for performance is coming to federal agencies. Here is one opinion on making it work successfully.
A federal employee who answered questions about drug use differently on different job applications is fired but wins on appeal.
When does a probationary period begin for a federal employee if an employee is re-hired for the same job?
Is a federal employee entitled to back pay when he who performs in a higher graded position after his boss retires?
An HHS facility recently won a case before the Federal Service Impasses Panel that is likely to have a ripple effect through other agencies and unions.
HHS is taking the lead in banning smoking in federal agencies.
There is no smoking allowed anytime, anywhere on the Baltimore campus of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
If a deal is reached between AFGE, NTEU and DHS, a small union representing federal employees may be wiped out.
Reorganization of government into DHS creates bargaining unit issues