What Can Federal Employees Do to Prevent Proposed Cuts to Their Retirement Benefits?
I’m worried about recent proposed cuts to federal retirement benefits. Is there anything federal employees can do to prevent this from happening?
NARFE
Dueling Statistics on Federal Employee Pay
A House committee held a hearing on federal employee compensation. Interest groups are out in force. Here is a summary of competing arguments.
How Can You Monitor Legislation That Affects Your Federal Career?
What’s the best way to keep up with legislation that can impact your pay and benefits? The author provides a suggestion.
Congress Considering Change in Calculating Retiree Benefit Increases
Recently introduced legislation would change the COLA used in computing federal employee retirement benefits.
Legislation Reintroduced to Give Federal Employees 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Legislation has been reintroduced in the new Congress to give federal employees six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Legislation Introduced to Reform Postal Employees’ Benefits
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would make a number of reforms to the Postal Service including changes to current and retired Postal employees’ benefits.
NARFE Says Bill Targeting Tax Delinquent Federal Employees Addresses a ‘Problem That Doesn’t Exist’
NARFE sent a letter to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform this week in opposition to legislation that would prohibit tax delinquent federal employees from being employed by the federal government.
Details Announced About Trump’s Hiring Freeze
President Trump has announced a federal hiring freeze as a first step in a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce. The White House memo offers details on how the freeze will work.
Democrats Ask Trump To Reconsider Federal Hiring Freeze
A large group of House Democrats recently sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking that he reconsider plans to impose a federal hiring freeze upon taking office on January 20.
Combatting Rise in Medicare Part B Premiums for Federal Retirees
Some federal retirees may be impacted by a significant increase in Medicare Part B premiums. A bill has been introduced to minimize the impact.
