Pay & Benefits
OPM chief renews push for electronic pension system
Despite setback in House vote, Linda Springer says she's optimistic an electronic processing system will eventually receive funding from lawmakers.
Management
Ex-Powell aide urges appointees to trust employees
At Excellence in Government conference, Larry Wilkerson also encourages federal workers to speak up if they encounter wrongdoing.
Management
Public service academy proposal gains lawmakers’ ears
The free four-year undergraduate education would require a five-year service commitment.
Pay & Benefits
Rules of Unpaid Leave
Federal employees can continue to receive some benefits even without a paycheck.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds post mediocre June earnings
Smaller domestic companies, which took the biggest hit in May, had a slight gain last month.
Pay & Benefits
Reverse Pay Parity
Military advocates could find themselves in the unusual position of having to argue that soldiers deserve as high a raise as civilian federal employees.
News
Senators push middle-ground personnel reforms
Akaka introduces bill requiring enhanced training for supervisors.
Defense
DHS collective bargaining loss likely to affect Pentagon’s similar plan
Congressmen from both sides of the aisle ask DHS to return to the table with the unions.
Management
NTEU claims victory in large DHS union election
AFGE files a dispute claiming favoritism by management to skew the election.
Defense
Unions win broad victory over DHS labor relations system
Appeals court decision could open doors to bargaining over pay, union officials say.
Pay & Benefits
VA refuses to release data used to set pay for doctors, dentists
Union considering legal action to obtain market surveys the agency is using to set new pay ranges for some medical workers.
Management
EEOC, OPM should work together on diversity, auditors say
GAO survey finds agency roles redundant, ineffective.
Pay & Benefits
Pandemic Preparations
OPM reminds agencies of personnel flexibilities available to them if an outbreak hits.
Pay & Benefits
OPM orders bigger bonuses for better ratings
Proposed regulation marks another step toward governmentwide pay for performance.
Defense
House blocks Pentagon labor relations system funding
Provision’s sponsors say they were responding to a February court ruling enjoining the system.
Pay & Benefits
TSP tries to remain vigilant in data security
Agency moves to stop using Social Security numbers for access to accounts.
Pay & Benefits
Do It Yourself
Some federal employees have taken it upon themselves to jump-start inventive new benefits.
Defense
Post-Sept. 11 veterans given edge in federal hiring
OPM rule goes into effect immediately, without waiting for comment period.
Pay & Benefits
House backs 2.7 percent civilian pay raise for 2007
Bill specifically includes Defense, Homeland Security employees in the increase.
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