Management
Senate Appropriators Join House in Blocking OPM-GSA Merger
Senators go with Trump's latest proposal for a 2.6% civilian pay raise for 2020 but no locality increase, while the House has approved an average 3.1% raise.
Pay & Benefits
Details on the President’s Proposed 2020 Pay Raise, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Employee Groups Encouraged by End to Pay Freeze Threat
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Endorses 2.6% Across the Board Pay Raise for Federal Workers
In a surprise move Friday, the president abandoned his quest for a pay freeze in 2020, although there will be no locality pay adjustment under his plan.
Pay & Benefits
What Needs to Happen for Civilians to Get a 2020 Pay Raise
Trump is likely to announce by the end of August his intent to institute a pay freeze, and Congress would need to override him.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Supervisors Sue for Better Pay
After the Postal Service largely ignored the non-binding findings of a mediation panel, supervisors sued for retroactive pay increases.
Pay & Benefits
The Pay Raise State of Play, and TSP Contribution Changes
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Salary Council Recommends Locality Pay Area Changes
The advisory body found that federal workers earn on average 31% less than their counterparts outside government, but the methodology is highly disputed.
Pay & Benefits
Civilian Pay Raise Advances, TSP Prepares More Changes
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
House Appropriators Propose 3.1% Civilian Pay Raise for 2020, Reject OPM-GSA Merger
Initial version of the general government spending bill ignores President Trump’s request for a pay freeze.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Demand Changes at TSA After Investigations Find That Low Pay Is Causing High Turnover
Blue ribbon panel says TSA must make targeted pay increases, but not convert employees to GS system.
Pay & Benefits
Most Feds Will Get Retroactive Raise this Pay Period
The federal government’s largest payroll processor says it has implemented the 1.9 percent pay increase for civilian federal employees, retroactive to January.
Pay & Benefits
White House Finalizes 1.9 Percent Pay Raise for Civilian Feds
Nearly six weeks after its enactment, federal workers will finally see their 2019 pay increase.
Pay & Benefits
Trump's Top Budget Official Defends 2020 Pay Freeze to Congress
OMB chief pledges to work with agencies to develop performance and mission-based pay plans.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Prepares 'Holistic' Review to Overhaul Federal Employee Compensation
A contractor will examine pay issues, as well as work-life balance and meaningfulness of work.
Management
Federal Executive Pay is Inadequate
When school superintendents are paid significantly more than government’s leaders, something is wrong.
Pay & Benefits
Frozen Locality Pay, a Possible Pay Raise for Political Appointees and More
The appointee freeze has been lifted, but could be re-instituted in legislation set for a vote Thursday.
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