Unofficial Sites
Monthly events promoting government use of the Internet, Internet training seminars, computer recycling, and local community networks. The local Washington, DC branch is largely composed of federal employees involved in automating government. "The Business Magazine for People Who Work for a Living". Complaints, grip stories, and wrongful termination. Also some quite serious subject matter, such as sexual harassment and legal resources. There is a special section for complaint stories from Cartoons, "stories of disgruntlement", postal news, and lots of use of the term "going postal". Short news items on a regular basis concerning IRS RIF efforts, union objections, RIF humor (really!), and legal challenges. A collection of information from many organized labor Web sites. Downsizing Hall of Fame, commentary on lobbyists and CEOs, the "Republicrat Quiz", and other strange humor. RIF stands for "Resistance Is Futile". Actually, RIF Watch has branched out and now carry s the down and dirty latest news on almost everything important happening at NASA! RIF Watch estimates that 10-30% of the NASA workforce visits them each month. The organization that Ralph Nader founded. Public safety issues, "Congress Watch", "Global Trade Watch", and more. History of the patrol, photo album, hiring and training processes, list of those who have died in the line of duty, and more. "Work Shouldn't Hurt". Workplace advice, business headlines we NEED to see, treating the sick workforce, and Q&A with a clinical psychologist.
Americans Communicating Electronically (ACE)Disgruntled Magazinefederal workers.Disgruntled Postal Worker ZoneIRS RIF ZoneLABORNETMichael Moore's "Downsize This!"NASA RIF WatchPublic CitizenUnofficial Border Patrol Web SiteThe Work Doctor
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The following is our list of unofficial U.S. government employee Web sites. None of these are published by government agencies (although one is housed on a government computer system) and few are from official employee organizations. All aim to help government employees in some way. Their tone ranges from respectful and helpful, to wary, to downright hostile. Enjoy.
Americans Communicating Electronically (ACE)Disgruntled Magazinefederal workers.Disgruntled Postal Worker ZoneIRS RIF ZoneLABORNETMichael Moore's "Downsize This!"NASA RIF WatchPublic CitizenUnofficial Border Patrol Web SiteThe Work Doctor
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