House Votes to Have Reprimands Remain Permanently on VA Employees’ Records
The House has voted to pass a bill that would make reprimands remain permanently on a VA employee’s record.
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Letters Showcase Spat Between Lawmaker and VA Deputy Secretary Over Bonuses for VA Employees
The Deputy Secretary of the VA is unhappy about a law recently passed that limits awards and incentives for VA employees. However, the Chairman of the House VA Committee made it clear he won’t budge on repealing the bonus restrictions.
Senators: ‘Urgent Need’ to Improve the VA
Two Senators sent a letter to vice president-elect Mike Pence telling him about a myriad of problems within the VA they hope to see fixed under a new administration.
Where Are the Carrots In the VA Accountability Bill?
The author says that the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act uses a carrot and stick approach to reforming the agency, but that it currently offers too many sticks for dealing with problem employees and not enough carrots to reward good employees.
The VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016: 5 Things Every Federal Employee Should Know
The author says that when one digs into the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016, there is a lot more to it than the title would have you believe.
Union Challenges Recent Recommendations on Care for Veterans
The Commission on Care has issued a report on how to improve medical care for veterans. A federal employee union disagrees with the report. Here is why.
Priorities in Trump’s Acceptance Speech and the Federal Workforce
Comments in Donald Trump’s acceptance speech that would directly impact the federal workforce were few in number but give an indication of his priorities. Here is a quick summary.
Republican Platform Calls for Cutting Federal Workers’ Pay and Benefits
How would a Republican administration potentially impact federal workers? Here is a summary of the 2016 Republican platform insofar as it would affect federal employees.
Senate Introduces Legislation to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate to accompany a House bill that would expedite the removal process of VA employees for poor performance or misconduct.
Trump Proposes VA Reform Plan
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has released a plan outlining how he would reform the Department of Veterans Affairs should he be elected president.
