NTEU Sues Trump Administration Over Executive Orders
NTEU has sued the Trump administration over recent Executive Orders that place restrictions on federal employee unions.
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No Damages For OPM Data Breach
A federal court has sided in favor of OPM and one of its contractors in lawsuits filed by AFGE and NTEU seeking damages in the data breaches that exposed the personal data of over 20 million current and former federal employees.
IRS is Outsourcing Debt Collection Again
The Internal Revenue Service has announced plans to begin private collection of certain overdue federal tax debts as early as spring of 2017. At least one union representing federal employees is opposed to the plan.
Temporary Blackout Coming for FSAFEDS – Here is What This Means for You
A claims submission blackout will be in effect for the FSAFEDS program for the month of August. Federal employees who need financial assistance during this time will have the option of getting short term, interest free loans.
NTEU Endorses Clinton for President
Hillary Clinton has picked up another federal employee union endorsement, this time from the National Treasury Employees Union.
Federal Employee Groups Disgusted With President’s Proposed Pay Raise
Federal employee groups have been expressing their displeasure this week with the president’s proposed pay raise for 2016.
Legislation Introduced to Provide Free Lifetime ID Protection for Hack Victims
Legislation is being introduced to provide free lifetime ID theft protection to federal employees and retirees whose personal data was compromised in the recent OPM data breaches.
IRS Moves Out to Reverse Agreement on Bonus Payments
The IRS is moving forward with its attempt to nullify its earlier agreement with a union to pay about $70 million in bonus payments.
IRS Awards: Is It a $70 Million Scandal or Something Else?
There’s a lot of hubbub around D.C. this week owing to a report that despite a presidential order freezing Federal pay, IRS employees are getting a $70,000,000.00 award payout. The Author, not known for his pro-union reporting, seeks to separate the truth from the rhetoric and examine what is going on at the IRS and why.
Elections Have Consequences: Rebellion in the Ranks at NTEU
“NTEU Contrarians” have a website to express their concerns about the lack of democracy in the union and its direction.
