Management
More Proposed VA Firings Only Amplify Calls for Broader Civil Service Reform
Lawmakers say the firing process must be made easier for all employees, not just senior executives.
Pay & Benefits
House Republican Budget Would Revive Cuts to Feds’ Pay and Benefits
Fiscal 2017 blueprint also calls for more firings, demotions and suspensions.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Sees Bipartisan Future for Pro-Fed Legislation, Including Big Pay Raise
Opponents "denigrating federal service" are "damaging the American dream," he says.
News
At Republican Debate, Firing Feds Takes Center Stage
"I will find them and I will fire them," Cruz says of federal workers he doesn't like.
Oversight
Spurt of Deaths at Postal Facility Has Employees Worried About Poison in the Air
"People are scared," labor leader says.
Oversight
Congressional Crusader for Firing More Feds Announces Retirement
House committee leader played fundamental role in passing VA accountability law.
Management
Lawmakers to VA Officials: Focus on Employees, Not More Spending
VA secretary says department officials will unveil new accountability measure next week.
Oversight
Lawmakers From Both Parties Renew Pushback on Postal Closures
Calls come after USPS announced it lost money on consolidation plan last year.
Management
Union Tries to Delay April 1 Start of Pentagon's New Civilian Personnel System
AFGE says the plan to start with non-union employees creates a "lopsided" test pool.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Look to Boost Pentagon's Civilian Workforce Through Hiring Reform
Bill would make it easier for temporary employees to get full-time jobs.
Management
Federal Employees Appeals Board Processes Record Number of Cases in 2015
MSPB says it is struggling to keep up with pressures from sequestration and VA firing law.
Management
How Trump Would Manage the Federal Government
A look at how the Republican frontrunner would actually govern.
Pay & Benefits
Insurance for Domestic Partners, Pay Cuts for Federal Agents and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
Lawmakers Want to Know Everything About Official Union Time, Down to Square Footage of Offices Used
Democrats call bill that passed out of a House committee Tuesday burdensome and unnecessary.
Pay & Benefits
House Panel Backs Capping Admin Leave at 14 Days Each Year
Both chambers of Congress look to rein in practice agencies have abused for years.
Management
Measure to Streamline Federal Hiring Heads to Obama’s Desk
Budget office warns the well-intentioned bill will be little used.
Management
The Postal Service Lost Money on Its Facility Closures Last Year
Financial news comes at tough time as USPS gears up for force price reduction.
Oversight
Lawmakers Worry New Security Clearance Entity Will Be 'Another Disaster'
Cynics say the new system won't correct fundamental flaws in the system.
Management
OPM Unveils Overhaul of Federal Hiring Site USAJOBS
Agency says changes over the next year will make assailed job application website more user friendly.
Management