Defense
Lawmaker proposes ban on TSA collective bargaining
Airport screeners are seeking union representation and bargaining privileges.
Oversight
Former OSC chief to spend at least a month in prison
Scott Bloch had previously pleaded guilty to contempt of Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Tax Trouble
Federal employees will see a number of changes in tax withholding this year.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement funds start the year strong
TSP offerings see small gains in the first month of 2011.
Oversight
Unions praise end of airport privatization program
TSA decides not to accept new applications from private companies for screening services.
Pay & Benefits
Personnel agency tries to get out ahead of winter weather
OPM encourages Washington-area employees to telework, and coordinates with executive boards in other regions.
Defense
‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ training begins in February
Troops will be educated on new conduct policies related to the repeal of the law banning gays from serving openly in the military starting next month.
Defense
Michelle Obama turns to military as part of fitness program
First lady visits Army training facility near Columbia, S.C., to get pointers and observe foods offered in the dining halls and strength training exercises.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to launch long-term care insurance open season
Spring enrollment period will be the first opportunity for same-sex domestic partners of government workers to seek coverage.
Pay & Benefits
Where Credit Is Due
A revolutionary proposal for teaching employees about the importance of service credit deposits.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: IG says up to 35 percent of WTU soldiers have prescription drug abuse problems
Army Surgeon General says 14 percent of the force is prescribed opiates .
Oversight
MSPB upholds employee appeal rights
OPM-directed removals are subject to review, board finds.
Pay & Benefits
Facing Furloughs
Take our quiz to see how mandatory leave would affect your pay and benefits.
Defense
Military pay, benefits top federal civilian compensation
House lawmaker is assessing salary comparisons and freeze proposals following new study.
Oversight
Reorganization: Lots of ideas, no details yet
Administration is beginning to identify officials to lead consolidation of federal agencies, but no timeline has been set.
Oversight
Federal Hispanic advisory panel debuts in February
Committee will counsel OPM on hiring and keeping more Latinos in government.
Oversight
Former USDA chief disputes Hatch Act report
Mike Johanns asks OSC to fix "inaccuracies" in a report that he was among 10 Cabinet officials and agency heads whose travel during the 2006 midterm season violated the law.
Oversight
TSP recalls erroneous distribution payments
Board approves $1.5 million for testing to prevent future software glitches.
Defense
Agencies outline efforts to support military families
Administration officials highlight a unified approach to assisting troops, veterans and their families.
Oversight