Management
The Vote That Could Lead to Congress Finally Passing Postal Reform
Committee unanimously backs measure forcing USPS retirees on to Medicare, among other changes.
Oversight
Congress Takes Up Bill to Restrict Interpretive Powers of ‘Unelected Bureaucrats’
Republicans accuse federal employees of exploiting their constitutional authority.
Pay & Benefits
New 40-Month Contract Gives Nearly 200,000 USPS Employees 3.8 Percent Raise
Union sees mostly victories in arbitration award, though workers will pay more for health care.
Pay & Benefits
House Advances Feds’ Pay Raise, as Well as a Bonus Ban
Spending measure would also roll back court’s approval of punishing employee who refused to break rules.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Want Feds to Use Transit Perks to Pay for Uber During Metro Delays
A separate measure would boost the use of car and bike sharing across government.
Management
House Republicans Block Effort to Deliver Mail Faster and Keep USPS Facilities Open
Lawmakers are still aiming for larger postal reform this year.
Management
Panel Recommends Sweeping Changes to Vets’ Health Care, VHA Civil Service
House leadership is still pushing for a more aggressive overhaul.
Management
House Votes to Create Charity to Fill Funding Gaps at Bureau of Land Management
New foundation would foster public-private partnerships.
Management
Panel Wants Details on Political Appointees Who Burrow In to Career Jobs
Lawmakers want more information about what many believe is a long-standing problem.
Pay & Benefits
Unions Push Democrats to Embrace Federal Employees’ Priorities in Party Platform
At least some proposals have received a warm reception from committee members.
Management
Federal Agencies Continue to Shed Security Clearance Holders
Most reductions have come from cleared individuals without access to sensitive information.
Pay & Benefits
Benefit Blackout, Veterans' Preference, a Bonus Ban and More
Feds will want to watch upcoming appropriations debate.
Management
Stakeholders Voice Concerns Over Latest Postal Reform Efforts
Lawmakers hoped everyone was on board but many still have complaints.
News
OPM Tells Feds How to Turn Off Those Sex Offender Notifications
The decision cannot be reversed, OPM warns.
Management
Clinton Would Add Tens of Billions to VA Spending, Trump Even More
Unlike Trump, Clinton would erase sequester caps and boost funding for all federal agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Advocates Renew Fight for Huge Pay Raise
Bill likely clearing the way for Obama’s proposed 1.6 percent raise has hit a speed bump.
Management
Lawmaker: Feds Shouldn't Be Punished for Refusing to Break Rules
Measure would block the implementation of a recent federal court decision.
Pay & Benefits
Next Shutdown, Feds Can Take Their Government Guns Home With Them
New law will allow certain federal employees to retain their firearms when they are furloughed.
Management
Overspending on Little Things Adds Up to Billions Wasted Across Government
Agencies should identify spending patterns to leverage buying power, GAO says.
Oversight