Federal Workforce News
AFGE Endorses Clinton for President
The American Federation of Government Employees has announced that it is endorsing Hillary Clinton for president in 2016.
Unions
Pay & Benefits
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.
Human Resources
Does Having Unions in Government Make Sense?
The author says that unions, like the people they represent, come in a lot of flavors. He describes some of his own experiences which highlight both the good…
Federal Workforce News
Cox Reelected as AFGE National President
J. David Cox, Sr. will serve another three year term as the American Federation of Government Employees national president.
Human Resources
The Good and the Bad Union Representative
What defines a “good” or “effective” labor organization and its leadership?
Pay & Benefits
These Highly Paid Federal Employees Reportedly Unhappy and Seeking Union Representation
Average salary at the CFTC is $145,610, but employees are reportedly unhappy in the belief that their salaries have been lagging behind other agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Introduced to Closely Track Payment of Union Officials’ Salaries
The federal government currently pays salaries of employees who spend time representing unions. Legislation has been introduced to eliminate this practice.
Human Resources
Federal Government Shaken by NFFE Threat?
The NY Post published a piece recently quoting a Federal union official to the effect that there would be payback for any problems caused by sequestration. The Author…
Agency News
Postal Unions Livid About Elimination of Saturday Delivery
Two Postal Service unions are unhappy about the Postal Service's decision to eliminate Saturday mail delivery with one even going so far as to call for the Postmaster…
Federal Workforce News
An Election in Wisconsin and the ‘Perfect Storm’ for Federal Employees Still Gaining Strength
Americans are increasingly polarized. Elections are becoming more hotly disputed with tempers fraying and lawyers and lawsuits becoming the "new normal." At the heart of the matter, the…