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Under stress, unions hook new members
Fears surrounding personnel reform, job competitions lead workers to join organized labor.
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Federal fund raising approved for tsunami relief
OPM authorizes a fundraising drive to help relief agencies dealing with the aftermath of South Asia catastrophe.
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Deadline approaches for eTravel
At the most, only three agencies will miss the Dec. 31 deadline for awarding an eTravel services contract, according to GSA officials.
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Unlicensed lawyer worked on USDA bias claims
Advocates for black farmers in landmark civil rights suits seek renegotiation of settlements the attorney worked on.
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Rule allows agency officials, not employees, to protest A-76 decisions
GAO proposal implements provision of Defense authorization law clarifying the appeals process.
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FAA plans air traffic controller hiring surge
Agency plans to hire more than 12,000 controllers in 10 years because employees brought on after 1981 strike are nearing retirement age at the same time.
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Nuclear security drill nearly backfired, guards say
Guards at Tennessee nuclear weapons plant responded to a mock attack with live weapons, leading to what one called "mass confusion."
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Job competitions need help from HR, report says
Consulting group urges human resources specialists to help competitive sourcing initiatives run more smoothly.
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