OPM Tells Federal Employees to Use ‘Plain Language’
OPM has endorsed the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and offers federal employees a few tips on how to write their documents using “plain language.”
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Why This Common Writing Mistake Often Backfires
Many of us use this writing technique hoping it will strengthen our relationships with colleagues. But it often has the opposite effect.
Ron Paul Works Towards Privatizing TSA
Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced legislation on Thursday called the American Traveler Dignity Act that he says is a step towards moving the current airline security system under the TSA towards a private system run by the airlines and not by the federal government.
Retaliation Remains Most Frequent Allegation Among Federal Sector Discrimination Complaints
Federal employees and applicants filed 17,583 complaints of employment discrimination during fiscal year 2010, a 3.75 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Annual Report on the Federal Work Force.
AFGE Proposal: Agency Pays All Union Operating Costs
In a follow up on the Federal sector’s largest union’s demands in a nation-wide agreement, the author highlights the kinds of proposals AFGE is making to Agencies. As readers will see, Federal unions can and often do get the money they use for organizing and for political activity by getting Agencies to pay all of their other bills.
Do People Think You’re a Sexist?
Do you have a plan for pronouns in your documents? Do you always use “he,” or do you mix it up with “she” or “he/she”? If you don’t have a plan — if you’re not consistent — you might be offending your colleagues.
FAA Says Air Traffic Controllers Not Allowed to Sleep While on Duty
The Federal Aviation Administration reached an agreement with the National Air Traffic Controllers Union on Friday that reinforces existing FAA policy that prohibits controllers from sleeping while on duty.
141 White House Staffers Earn Over $100k
141 White House staffers, or about 1 out of every 3, makes at least $100,000 a year, according to data released by the White House on Friday.
Rep. Peter King Questions Diligence of TSA Workers at JFK Airport for Security Breach
In a letter addressed to TSA Administrator John Pistole, Rep. Peter King (R-NY) demanded that TSA Administrator Pistole immediately report on the actions TSA has taken to address the security breach at JFK International airport by a Nigerian national last week.
When Small Savings Add Up to a Lot of Money
Sometimes a little adds up to a lot. I recently met a CSRS employee who did not to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan in 1987 when he was eligible to start. How much in potential savings did this employee pass up?
