Pay & Benefits
Senior Execs and Their Employees Don’t See Eye-to-Eye on Promotions
Overall, SES members much happier with their jobs than rank-and-file feds.
Management
Obama Budget Calls for Postage Rate Hike, Other USPS Reforms
White House seeks savings from postal agency's overhaul.
Management
Postal Service Reverses Plans to End Saturday Mail Delivery
USPS will now seek to reduce workforce and raise prices to address fiscal situation.
Oversight
Mailing Experts Hit Capitol Hill as Lawmakers Negotiate Postal Reform
Industry reps differ on pricing but all agree reform is necessary.
Defense
OPM to Agencies: Create Personal Advocates for Civilians Returning from Combat Zones
Each agency should designate a liaison to ensure employees receive benefits post combat.
Management
Obama: Budget Will Reduce the Deficit Without 'Aimless, Reckless' Cuts
President says his proposal will not hurt middle class or seniors, despite targeting federal employees and retirees.
Pay & Benefits
Obama’s Budget Targets COLAs, Federal Retirement Benefits
White House will propose a switch to the chained CPI and a hike in pension contributions.
Pay & Benefits
More Officials Dock Their Pay in Solidarity With Feds
Lawmakers and Cabinet chiefs announce plans to forfeit or donate portions of their salaries.
Pay & Benefits
Deciding Who Gets Furloughed Is a Sticky Wicket
Military technicians seek exemptions like many base teachers.
Management
Beleaguered Feds Likely to Lose Personnel Chief Within Two Weeks
April 13 will mark the final day of OPM Director John Berry’s tenure, according to federal statute.
Management
Help Wanted Assessing Costs and Benefits of Five-Day Mail Delivery
USPS oversight agency seeks contractors to assist with research.
Defense
It’s Official: Furloughs at Customs and Border Protection Postponed
CBP officers will retain regular hours and overtime rights -- for now.
Pay & Benefits
Across-the-Board Gains for TSP Funds in March
Thrift Savings Plan investments largely improve upon February’s numbers.
Thinking Ahead
Keeping the Mail Relevant
Paul Vogel has infused the Postal Service’s trusted brand with new digital services to define the future.
Oversight
USPS Should Charge More Where It Can, Report Says
Discounts for presorting cost more than they save.
Pay & Benefits
Furlough Reprieve at Customs and Border Protection?
Agency says it is 'developing a plan' in response to the fiscal 2013 spending measure.
Oversight
Senate Backs Amendment to Boost IGs' Power
Provision would increase personnel, training and authority for inspectors general across government.
Management
Postal Service Accelerates Partial Closure at 53 Processing Plants
Facilities will cease operations this year rather than in 2014.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Benefits Play Key Role in Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Debate
AFGE voices opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act.
Management