Pay & Benefits
Spousal Benefits
The federal government provides a very generous benefit for surviving spouses.
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Less Is More
The Employee Thrift Advisory Council passed a resolution this week opposing the addition of a real estate investment option to the TSP.
Management
AFGE takes vote of ‘no confidence’ in Defense leadership
Union officials say Pentagon should abandon contested labor relations plan and collaborate on new measures.
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Panel backs military pay-for-performance
Switch would help civilians joining the military later in their careers to earn salaries on par with those of their longtime military counterparts.
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Federal employee reservists eligible for back pay dating to 1980
Reservists also granted subpoena power to obtain military records more easily when filing claims.
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You Can Afford To Retire!
A guide to figuring out just how much retirement income you need.
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February a cold month for the TSP
The increasingly popular international fund lost ground while the reliable government securities fund was the highest earner.
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Pay with Plastic
Some federal employees with flexible spending accounts will be able to use specially issued debit cards to pay for health care.
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OPM unveils retirement education prototype
Online system designed to help employees identify holes in retirement planning.
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Marine Corps awards contract to assist in personnel reforms
Contractor will help revise position descriptions and prepare workforce statistics.
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Military Service Payback
The last of our three-part series on service credit deposits focuses on those related to active-duty military service.
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Indebted
TSP earnings again are being tapped to hold the federal debt within legal limits.
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International stocks gain in popularity among TSP investors
Trading costs for the fund rise as employees buy into an “up-market.”
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Senate Democrats call for more generous military pay raise
Call to exceed Bush's request could touch off another fight to achieve parity for civilians and the military.
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Administration seeks Foreign Service pay-for-performance
Proposal would grant Washington, D.C., area locality pay to employees working abroad.
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Redepositing CSRS Refunds
In the second installment of our series on service credit deposits, a look at redeposits of CSRS refunded contributions.
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FAA controllers gain support for bill on labor contract disputes
Bipartisan bill would require binding arbitration in case of impasse.
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Cost-of-Labor Pains
Federal pay raises are determined by the cost of labor, which often has increased more than the cost of living.
Management
Pentagon shifts focus to results in pay-for-performance system
After a self-imposed delay, department marginalizes initial “benchmarks” concept.
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