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Legislation Seeks to Ban Smoking at VA Facilities

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 22, 2021 1:53 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Another legislative effort is being made in Congress to formally ban smoking at VA facilities.

VA is Banning Smoking at its Facilities

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 21, 2019 10:27 AM | Updated: Sep 4, 2019 2:02 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The VA is moving out to ban smoking at its healthcare facilities, and a new policy will also include agency employees.

Should Smoking Be Allowed at the VA?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 20, 2019 8:37 AM | Updated: Aug 2, 2019 3:44 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to prohibit smoking at VA facilities.

Bill Would Ban Smoking in Nation’s Federal Buildings

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 8, 2011 8:56 AM | Updated: Jul 19, 2019 12:48 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) has introduced legislation that would ban smoking in federal buildings across the nation.

Uncle Sam to Smoking Employees: Quit, Leave or Take the Bus

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 24, 2008 7:44 AM | Updated: Jan 10, 2022 1:32 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

If smoking is not allowed inside a government building, or around the outside of a federal building, where will smokers smoke? Federal employee unions may be working hard on this issue in the next few months as GSA has issued a new bulletin banning smoking.

Smoking in the Federal Workplace: Should It Be Banned?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 18, 2008 8:16 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 9:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Smoking was largely restricted in the federal workplace in 1997 but the controversy continues. Should all smoking be banned in the federal workplace?

Smoking and the Cost of Your Health Insurance

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 15, 2006 8:21 AM | Updated: Jul 19, 2019 12:45 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Should smokers who participate in the federal employee health plan pay more for health insurance than non-smokers?

Moving Toward a Government-Wide Ban on Smoking in Federal Buildings

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 12, 2004 7:01 AM | Updated: Jul 19, 2019 12:46 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

HHS is moving out to ban smoking at all HHS campuses.

Smoking, Dress Codes, and Union Politics

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 18, 2004 8:16 AM | Updated: Jul 19, 2019 12:45 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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.

Smoking Battle Continues in Federal Bureaucracy

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 8, 2004 8:18 PM | Updated: Jul 19, 2019 12:45 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

HHS is taking the lead in banning smoking in federal agencies.

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