Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Seeks Locality Pay Parity Between Blue and White Collar Feds
Hourly workers’ locality wages are currently determined by decades-old map of military installations.
Management
The 6 Agencies Where Employee Morale Has Declined the Most
State Department sees decline in satisfaction and engagement, while the African Development Fund reversed course on 2016 gains.
Management
The 6 Agencies Where Employee Happiness Has Improved the Most
The Homeland Security Department and the Chemical Safety Board continue their upward trends.
Management
Federal Employees Happier, More Engaged for Third Year in a Row
Worker response to OPM’s annual survey reaches lowest level in more than a decade.
Management
Appointee Watch: Kelly’s Replacement at DHS Announced
An acting Health and Human Services secretary also has been named.
Pay & Benefits
Ousted Local Officials Accuse Largest Federal Employee Union of ‘Sloppy Coup’
AFGE put its Labor Department local in trusteeship over spending on a settlement distribution event.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves TSP Modernization Bill
First update to retirement savings program in 30 years would provide more withdrawal flexibility for participants.
Pay & Benefits
A Small Dent in the Retirement Backlog, Tips for Feds to Prevent Opioid Abuse, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
House Proposal for Federal Employee Health Program Could Decimate Workers’ Benefits
Plan would drastically shift premium costs to workers, groups say.
Pay & Benefits
TSP: House Proposal Would Make G-Fund 'Virtually Worthless'
Change to securities fund’s rate of return would cut interest by more than half.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves Budget Plan that Would Cut Federal Employee Benefits
Retirement program, health care cuts could be in the offing for workers.
Pay & Benefits
More Help for Feds Affected by Hurricanes and More Flexibility for Those Who Want to Volunteer
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Will Pay 6.1 Percent More Toward Health Insurance Premiums in 2018
Workers can expect to pay an average of $5.57 to $12.55 more per pay period, depending on their plan.
Management
Appointee Watch: Another Cabinet-Level Job Opens Up
Price resignation adds to the vacancy count.
Management
Employee Groups Decry Trump's Decision to Abolish Labor-Management Council
Former Bush management appointee calls the executive order “a dumb idea.”
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Funds Gained Ground in September
Only the fixed-income fund lost value last month.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Department Announces TRICARE Changes for 2018
Service members will be required to opt into TRICARE during next open enrollment period to continue to use the health care program.
Oversight
Congress Approves FAA Extension Ahead of Deadline
Senate removes a controversial measure on flood insurance from the must-pass bill.
Pay & Benefits
Bonuses for Surpluses, Another Federal Pay Comparison, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight