Pay & Benefits

TRICARE enrollees face obstacles finding mental health providers

Lack of knowledge of the insurance program is a central issue, watchdog finds.

Oversight

Unions vie for TSA hearts and minds

Rival groups are wooing airport screeners in the largest federal labor organizing campaign in history.

Defense

Report says military and private sector pay are not apples to apples

Watchdog concludes a career in the armed services has special benefits and risks that aren’t comparable to civilian jobs.

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Health Care Questions

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April Fools!

Features

The Perfect Union

Rival groups are wooing TSA screeners in the largest federal labor organizing campaign in history.

Pay & Benefits

Child Coverage

As health insurance changes take effect, many employees look to keep young adults on their family plans.

Pay & Benefits

Thrift Savings Plan funds bloom in March

Investments in small and midsize firms grow the most and international stocks make a comeback.

News

White House Takes on Workplace Flexibility

Pay & Benefits

OPM will test new work flexibility program

Hundreds of agency employees will participate in pilot project that could serve as a governmentwide model.

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Health and Cherry Blossoms

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Playing Catch-Up

Pay & Benefits

Unions seek bargaining over electronic pay stubs

Groups praise initiative as environmentally sound, but want to make sure no employees are left behind.

Pay & Benefits

Employee health database could net major cost savings, OPM report says

Agency’s annual summary also tracks progress on FEHBP and retirement benefit processing.