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Official Time

$174,789,810 for Official Time in FY 2016

By Ralph R. SmithMay 17, 2018 5:16 PM

A report on official time in the federal government calculates the cost in FY 2016 was $174,789,810, not including other substantial costs for union activities.

RSC Budget Echoes Recent Proposals to Cut Federal Employees’ Pay, Benefits

By Ian SmithApril 26, 2018 11:43 AM
Close up of the lower right corner of a $100 bill imprinted over an American flag

The 2019 Republican Study Committee budget blueprint includes a number of proposals to cut federal employees’ pay and benefits.

Did Some VA Employees Violate Federal Law?

By Ian SmithUpdated: April 4, 2018 11:51 AM

One Congressman is concerned that some VA employees may have violated federal law when they participated in a recent “March on the VA” union rally.

Union Official Time: Why a Basic Change is Needed

By Bob GilsonUpdated: February 6, 2018 5:38 PM

The author says that reports of official time issued by OPM are inaccurate and understated. He raises some questions about the use of official time.

Impasses Panel Signals Policy Shift: Want It? Prove You Need It!

By Bob GilsonUpdated: February 1, 2018 3:14 PM

A recent case decision suggests the FSIP has shifted from its past philosophy. The author provides an analysis.

Official Time Bill Adds Paperwork for Union Reps and Headaches for OPM

By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.September 28, 2017 3:57 PM
hand holding a flag with 'help' written on it, sticking out of a pile of papers

The author says a proposed bill on official time reporting may offer some benefit, but does so at the expense of added paperwork and managerial challenges.

Federal Employees Working for Unions: CBO Reports on Pending Bill

By Ralph R. SmithUpdated: August 14, 2017 12:10 PM

The CBO concludes a requirement for more reliable accounting of official time by federal employee unions would have a negligible impact on federal expenses.

Bill Advances to Require OPM Action on Official Time

By Ralph R. SmithUpdated: August 4, 2017 8:01 AM

A Bill to require annual reporting on use of official time and other union related items is advancing. It has now passed the House and reported favorably by a Senate committee for consideration.

RSC Budget Proposes Cuts to Pay, Retirement Benefits

By Ian SmithJuly 25, 2017 2:36 PM
Hands cutting stack of $100 bills on a plate using a knife and fork

The House Republican Study Committee recently released its 2018 budget proposal which contains cuts or changes to programs impacting federal employees.

Legislation Introduced to Make Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Employees

By Ian SmithUpdated: July 28, 2017 6:26 PM
Cartoon illustration of an employee with a box of his belongings heading for a door labeled 'exit'

Legislation has been introduced that would make federal employees “at-will” employees, potentially making it easier to remove or suspend them.

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