Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Many retirees are noticing an increase in the amount of federal tax being withheld from their monthly annuity payments. And, of course, this means that the amount of money you have to spend in your daily life is diminished as a result. Here is the information that OPM has just sent out with it’s explanation of what has occurred and why.
With tax time approaching, it is a good time for federal retirees to review the taxability of their various sources of retirement income.
The Partnership for Public Service has announced that the nominations deadline for the 2011 Service to America Medals has been extended through February 7.
Humor can add real value to your writing – even your work-related writing – but not if your jokes come at the expense of others. If you put mockery or insults in writing, you’ll risk what happened to this school principal.
Presidential Memo on extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees and children of same-sex domestic partners that are similar or the same as the benefits for spouses or children of other federal employees.
Long term care insurance has been a source of frustration for some who did not anticipate a significant increase in premiums last year. If you are considering signing up for this insurance plan, do your homework about the costs and potential benefits.
In a recent article, “Aggressive Union Organizing At Transportation Security Administration: National Security Issues?”, the author addressed concerns about the scope of recognition if NTEU were to win the election. The National NTEU President responded to the article. FedSmith provides her response and brief comments from the Author of the article.
Text of the State of the Union address delivered on January 25, 2011.
The Office of Personnel Management and Office of Management and Budget (on dual letterhead, the first the Author has seen) issued guidance to Agency Heads on the operation of labor management Forums and on the administrations expectations concerning the Pre-decisional role of Federal unions in Agency decision making. The Author raises a number of questions including whether this memorandum invites ethics problems for Agencies. You decide.
A long-time federal human resources specialist openly confronts his technophobia in a world of smart phones, texting and wireless networks.
