Pay & Benefits
Obama's Other Job Doesn't Pay Like It Used To
This is the first year since he was elected that Obama has made more as a public servant than as an author.
Management
Memorial Remembers Feds Killed on the Job
Wall of Honor at OPM pays tribute to civilians across federal government.
Pay & Benefits
Defense May Reduce Furloughs Again as Navy Pushes to Eliminate Them
Forced unpaid leave could cost more than it saves, official says.
Oversight
Bill Would Extend MSPB Appeal Rights to 7,500 Postal Employees
Measure would help USPS and employees save on legal fees, lawmaker says.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Director Berry Bids Farewell to Employees
General Counsel Elaine Kaplan will take over as acting head of the agency next week.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Proposes Extending Fed Health Benefits to Same Sex Partners
The expansion is one of many FEHB changes suggested to lawmakers.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Unions Blast Obama Budget
Proposed 1 percent federal pay raise called weak, retirement changes criticized.
Pay & Benefits
Senior Execs and Their Employees Don’t See Eye-to-Eye on Promotions
Overall, SES members much happier with their jobs than rank-and-file feds.
Pay & Benefits
Military Health Care Reform Included in Obama’s Budget
Higher fees and new fees would be phased in over five years.
Pay & Benefits
White House Budget Plan Increases Feds’ Pension Contributions
Proposal would raise the amount employees pay toward pensions by 1.2 percent over three years.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Seeks 1 Percent Pay Raise for Feds
Fiscal 2014 budget plan also proposes a 1 percent salary increase for military.
Defense
Sequestration Furloughs Would Hit 94 Percent of Navy Civilians
Cuts will hit veterans, which make up half the service’s civilian workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Senior Execs Group 'Baffled' By Bonus Policy
OMB tells agencies to withhold certain monetary awards during the sequester unless lawyers deem them legally required.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Claims Continue to Surge
OPM received more than double the number of new applications in March than it anticipated.
Pay & Benefits
Why Isn't Joe Biden Giving Back Some of His Salary?
One possible reason: He's not as wealthy as Obama or others in the Cabinet.
Pay & Benefits
Obama’s Budget Targets COLAs, Federal Retirement Benefits
White House will propose a switch to the chained CPI and a hike in pension contributions.
Pay & Benefits
More Officials Dock Their Pay in Solidarity With Feds
Lawmakers and Cabinet chiefs announce plans to forfeit or donate portions of their salaries.
Pay & Benefits
Petition Seeks Student Loan Help for Feds
We the People request asks administration to forgive some debt to offset pay freeze.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Gives Up 5 Percent of Salary In Solidarity With Feds
Announcement follows similar gestures by Defense Secretary Hagel and other officials.
Defense