Management

2016 Hopefuls Craft Messages Around Wall Street's Insane Day

A sharp early drop in American markets reverberated on the presidential campaign trail.

Pay & Benefits

TSP’s F Fund Spikes Amid Market Turbulence

Other TSP offerings have fallen in August along with markets, governing board says.

Pay & Benefits

Obama Has Until Aug. 31 to Offer Alternate Pay Raise Plan

The president is expected to formally propose a 1.3 percent pay hike for feds in 2016.

Pay & Benefits

Things Don’t Look Good for a 2016 COLA

Federal retirees aren’t likely to see a cost-of-living adjustment increase next year, based on current data.

Defense

First Women Complete Army's Ranger School

What comes next for the two women is a decision awaiting Ash Carter by year’s end.

Pay & Benefits

NTEU Elects 25-Year Veteran of the Union as President

Tony Reardon, who received 89 percent of the votes cast, replaces long-time leader Colleen Kelley.

Pay & Benefits

Some Feds Will See Life Insurance Rate Hikes in January

Premiums will increase for retiree basic coverage and other options under older age bands.

Pay & Benefits

Dear Congress: Stop Messing With the G Fund

Federal employee advocates don’t believe a proposed change to the TSP’s most stable offering is dead yet.

Pay & Benefits

Retirement Claims Backlog Grows

Nearly 10,000 new applications were submitted between June and July, adding to the inventory.

Pay & Benefits

Government Makes Another Move to Eliminate Gender Pay Gap

Job applicants’ current salary should only be one factor in setting pay for new employees, says OPM.

Oversight

There Won’t Be a Shutdown, Senate Leader Says

Mitch McConnell renews vow to negotiate with congressional Democrats and the White House to avoid closing federal agencies.