Pay, pension and TSP 'take-aways' you didn't order
In England and in some parts of this country, a "take away" is when you order a popular fast food and take it home with you. In Washington "take away" is the legislative-political equivalent of...
View ArticleMillennials in the federal workforce
Susan Fallon, vice president for Global Strategy and Business Development at Monster Government Solutions will explain why federal agencies should be hiring more millennial workers, and Andy Medici...
View ArticleSurviving at the bottom of a legislative volcano
Being a fed is like living in a nudist colony at the base of a dormant but still active volcano. Or being in an all-glass group house. The scenery is great, but you never know who or what's out there,...
View ArticleSteve Kelman, professor, Harvard Law School
Rep. Tom Rice (R-S.C.) wants to tie federal salaries to the country's economic growth rate. His bill calls for an immediate 9 percent pay cut for federal employees who make at least $100,000. Steve...
View ArticleEveryday 'federal' MacGyvers matter too
Letter to the editor: The White House shouldn't overlook the career staff who keep the government running as it gets excited about the new, shiny people at USDS, 18F and other places.
View ArticleHouse approves bill banning VA SES bonuses
An amendment to the Veterans Affairs appropriations bill would prohibit the agency from awarding performance bonuses to senior executives.
View ArticleWhat does Congress have planned for you?
NARFE legislative director Jessica Klement and Federal Times reporter Andy Medici join host Mike Causey to discuss proposed benefit cuts for federal workers and retirees. May 6, 2015
View ArticleIndian Health Service settles employee overtime case for $80M
Three employee unions: the Laborers' International Union of North America, the National Federation of Federal Employees and the American Federation of Government Employees Local 3601, filed a lawsuit...
View ArticleChaffetz supports a federal pay raise but wants something in return
The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee tells NTEU members that he wants their help in ridding the federal workforce of bad actors.
View ArticleSequestration/Death penalty logic
New legislation on Capitol Hill would prevent federal employees from "double-dipping" in the event of a government shutdown, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey
View ArticleOPM proposes adding 13 new locality pay areas
The Office of Personnel Management published a proposed rule Monday that would add 13 new locality pay areas.
View ArticleExecutive pay rises 21.4 percent in DC area
Some managers in the Washington, D.C., region are pulling down big salaries. Of course, we're not talking about top federal managers, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
View ArticleBigger raises for Feds escaping RUS-belt
Where does your salary stack up compared to other areas receiving locality pay? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey will help you figure it out.
View ArticleIs your boss worth $76 an hour?
An hourly pay rate of just over $76 is a lot more than most American workers get. But is it enough of a salary to compensate the top-tier of the general schedule? asks Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
View ArticlePolitical poop-hurling set for comeback?
Some people see parallels between what goes on here in political Washington with poop hurling battles that allegedly take place among the apes in the wild. Or with bored residents at the zoo, says...
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