Management
Union leaders hit the road to stump for Kerry
Leaders of federal labor unions are making it clear where they stand in Tuesday’s election.
Defense
Nuclear plants meet deadline for security improvements
Industry group says all 103 plants have implemented increased security measures in response to changes ordered by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Pay & Benefits
Eleven agencies win approval to raise executive pay
OPM and OMB certify that the agencies have implemented new performance appraisal systems for senior executives.
Management
Postal Service tinkers with workers’ salaries
Pay for performance should not include factors outside postmasters’ control, group urges.
Management
Federal workers get three-hour window to vote
Excused absences for voting purposes rarely needed due to polling locations’ extended times, OPM says.
Management
Immigration agency seeks to upgrade toll-free service
Some calls being routed from contractors to federal employees in an effort to cut waiting times.
Defense
Court stops Defense Department anthrax vaccinations
A U.S. District Court has ordered the Pentagon to suspend anthrax vaccinations until the Food and Drug Administration allows more time for public comment.
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