Management
Federal Employee Union Endorses Donald Trump
Group says Trump would embrace the ideas of rank-and-file feds.
Management
Advice From Women Who Made It to the Top
OPM Acting Director Beth Cobert was among a group of female feds who shared their stories at an event designed to inspire other women.
Pay & Benefits
How Poor Pay and Bad Planning Has Led to Diminished Medical Care for Federal Prisoners
The Bureau of Prisons is wasting money by maintaining significant medical staffing shortfalls.
Oversight
DHS Allowed Employees to Stay on Paid Leave for Years While It Investigated Misconduct
Three in 10 employees on admin leave for more than one year returned to their jobs anyway.
Management
Defense Department Issues Partial Civilian Hiring Freeze
Pentagon launches ban as it attempts to reduce HQ civilians by 25 percent.
Pay & Benefits
House GOP Doubles Down on $300B in Federal Workforce, Pay Cuts
Proposal to reduce the rate of return on the TSP's government securities fund also resurfaces.
Management
Lawmakers Look to Strip Federal Land Management Agencies of Law Enforcement Authority
The move follows the violent resolution to the occupation of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon by anti-government activists.
Pay & Benefits
Effort to Give Better Social Security Benefits to Many Feds Gains Momentum in Congress
Lawmakers say higher monthly payments may not create a "windfall" after all.
Management
Slow Delivery Could Cost the Postal Service Millions This Election Season
An official at one political mailing company describes postal workers as ‘lazy and fat.’
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Launches Investigation Into Feds' Bonuses
Republican leader targets data from specific agencies as well as governmentwide.
Management
Americans Can Now Mail Things to Cuba for the First Time in More Than 50 Years
USPS lifts long-standing ban on mail service with the island nation.
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.
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