Pay & Benefits

House Votes to Reopen Government, Provide Pay Raise

Trump says he would veto the measures.

Management

Trump Brings Federal Employee Union to White House to Make Case for Shutdown

Union officials say temporarily forgoing pay is small price to pay for a wall.

Pay & Benefits

Feds Facing Financial Hardships During the Shutdown Have Some Options for Relief

Furloughed employees are pursuing unemployment in much lower numbers than in 2013.

Pay & Benefits

After Failed White House Meeting, Republicans Suggest Shutdown Agreement Could Take 'Weeks'

Trump rejects Democrats' offer to reopen government while punting on border, saying agencies could be closed "a long time."

Pay & Benefits

Democrats Announce Plan to Reopen Government, Including a Pay Raise for Feds

Republicans, White House not expected to go along with the proposal.

Pay & Benefits

Poll: Federal Employees Overwhelmingly Oppose Shutdown, Only 30 Percent Support Wall

Even among those supporting Trump's proposed wall, many oppose the shutdown.

Management

Signs Point to Extended Shutdown With No Deal Emerging

Little progress on the partial shutdown's sixth day.

Management

As Furlough Notices Hit Inboxes, Trump Says Feds Support a Shutdown

According to the president, federal workers want a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Pay & Benefits

Senate Passes Bill to Guarantee Furloughed Feds Back Pay

About 345k federal workers face furloughs and will not be guaranteed pay until the House acts.

Pay & Benefits

Still No Deal Imminent as Shutdown Appears Likely

Barring big breakthrough, "We're headed to a shutdown," Senate appropriations chair says.

Pay & Benefits

Despite Looming Freeze, Last-Minute Bills to Give Feds Extra Pay Gain Steam

Good news for furloughed workers and Secret Service agents could be on the horizon.

Management

Lawmakers Scramble Unsuccessfully to Include Federal Pay Raise in Senate Spending Package

The two-month continuing resolution the Senate passed late Wednesday did not include a pay hike.

Pay & Benefits

Lawmakers Worry New VA Private Care Program Could Be a ‘Train Wreck’

Members task Veterans Affairs secretary with avoiding familiar trappings in implementing the new law.

Management

Civilians Are Cheaper Than Contractors for Most Defense Jobs, Internal Report Finds

Contractors are particularly more expensive in the capital and Southeastern regions, according to a report obtained exclusively by Government Executive.