COLA’s, Pay Raises and the Federal Community
Some federal retirees may get a higher pay raise than active federal employees in 2006.
Some federal retirees may get a higher pay raise than active federal employees in 2006.
The recent court decision on the proposed changes to the labor relations system in DHS has generated a lot of press and many comments and calls for change. While change may come, the decision does not support a conclusion that the proposed system for DHS is now dead in the water.
An injunction against a portion of the new rules for a human resources system in the Department of Homeland Security is the latest round in the implenting a new civil service structure
65 used to be the start of old age. Not now, many Americans are at their peak at that age. This fact and other demograhic trends should impact your retirement planning.
Are lifecycle funds a way to time the stock and bond markets? What is the philosophy behind lifecycle funds. Here is a quick summary
Several large unions have withdrawn from the AFL-CIO, taking with them millions of dollars and millions of members. Federal employee unions have experienced substantial losses in power and members also.
How will the 2006 pay raise compare to the typical private sector increase? Here is a likely scenario.
All TSP stock funds were up again in July. Here are the results for each fund.
The agency and the union are starting labor negotiations and the parties are far apart in their initial positions.
Effective Aug. 1, TSP participants will have another investment option from which to choose.