Pay & Benefits
Three-Way Pay Split
The president wants annual pay raises to be divided three ways: a general increase, locality differentials and special pay to address recruitment and retention needs.
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President pushes $3.4 billion in federal health care savings
Budget proposal would encourage Blue Cross Blue Shield to offer consumer-directed health plans; company says it is not sure it will do so.
Pay & Benefits
Pay parity offer leaves less room to bargain for higher 2007 raise
Some lawmakers say they will still fight for an increase above Bush’s 2.2 percent request.
Management
Bush calls for 2.2 percent pay raise in 2007
In break with previous proposals, president seeks same increase for military service members and civilian employees.
Management
Unions devise ‘Plan B’ in Defense personnel challenge
Coalition of labor groups hires former FLRA general counsel to help develop alternative plan in case legal challenge to National Security Personnel System fails.
Pay & Benefits
A Great Date to Retire
Making the wrong choice about exactly when to retire could cost you thousands of dollars. Here are the best dates for 2006.
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TSP funds boast strong gains in January
Funds investing in smaller and international companies performed best.
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Traveling Light
Some federal employees can earn hundreds of dollars by traveling on the cheap.
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Bush advisers send early word on 2007 pay raise
If statutory formula is followed, white-collar raise would be set at 1.7 percent.
Pay & Benefits
Border agency ordered to reconsider 2005 bonuses
Union president says employees could receive millions in additional awards.
Management
Feds in marine program compensated better than nonfederal counterparts
Differences in salary, annual leave and other benefits cause divisions within Commerce program’s multisector workforce.
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Getting Credit
Make sure you get proper credit for all of your federal service when retirement time comes around.
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Democrats introduce bill to force FAA contract arbitration
Air traffic controllers back bill in the midst of tense negotiations over pay.
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Benefits Bills
Congress is considering acupuncture coverage, tax-free student loans and a variety of other new benefits for federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
FAA accuses New York controllers of overtime abuse
Union official says allegations are "simply fabricated."
Management
Pentagon again delays new labor rules upon judge’s request
Defense Department will forge ahead with creation of National Security Labor Relations Board.
Management
Employees keep training expectations to themselves
Only a third of respondents to Merit Systems Protection Board survey said they informed their supervisors about their needs.
Management
Women’s group backs personnel reform but urges caution
Organization calls for data collection, analysis to ensure pay-for-performance system is fair to women and minorities.
Management
Auditors investigating price tag of Defense personnel reforms
Bipartisan group of senators issues request for GAO to examine the Pentagon’s estimate of $158 million.
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