Management
Poll: 45 Percent of Federal Employees Say Donald Trump Is a Bigot
More than 55 percent said his controversial comments are unacceptable for a presidential candidate.
Management
Poll: Clinton Holds a Small Lead Over Trump Among Federal Employees
Federal workforce views both candidates negatively.
Management
Conservative Lawmakers Push for Expedited Firings Across Government
Employees would be suspended without pay while pursuing limited appeal options.
Management
Federal Agencies May Soon Start Researching Medical Marijuana
Senators introduce measure to reclassify drug for research purposes.
Management
Trump’s VP Pick Supports Shrinking the Federal Workforce, Performance-Based Pay Raises
Mike Pence has made a career as a small-government advocate.
Management
Agencies Are Entering a 'High-Risk Period' for Nepotism, Report Says
The transition to a new administration creates vulnerabilities for inappropriate hiring, MSPB says.
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.
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