Pay & Benefits
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Two postal reform bills passed the House Oversight and Government Reform committee, although not without opposition or concerns.
July 13, 2016 -
The American Postal Workers Union concluded a two year contract negotiation, securing pay raises, Cost of Living Adjustments, job security commitments and more for its members.
July 12, 2016 -
House Lawmakers introduced two bills this week to make rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft reimbursable for federal employees.
July 08, 2016 -
Tom Devine and Jeff Neal join host, Debra Roth, to discuss the intersection between whistleblowers and Inspectors General. July 8, 2016
July 07, 2016 -
The Homeland Security Department says a new cyber hiring authority is giving it an opportunity to create federal workforce of the future. Angela Bailey, DHS chief human capital officer, said she envisions a future where employees can more easily move back and forth between government and the private sector.
July 05, 2016 NARFE's Jessica Klement and John Hatton join host Mike Causey on the first half of today's Your Turn to discuss reforms to the Windfall Elimination Provision or WEP. Later in the show. Brig. Gen. Mike Meese (Ret.) will talk about what's pending in the Defense Authorization Act and a change to the military TSP plan. July 6, 2016
July 04, 2016-
While some funds managed to stay in the black, the majority posted negative returns in the month of June. This is the first time since February the savings plan’s numbers have dipped into the negative.
July 01, 2016 -
Have you heard about those federal millionaires? How did they do it on government pay? Senior correspondent Mike Causey says they all have several things in common.
July 01, 2016 -
The Bipartisan Policy Center is forming a task force to tackle the tough military personnel issues.
June 29, 2016 -
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is doubling the amount of contractors competing to provide financial management consultation for the TSP.
June 28, 2016 -
We've heard a lot about people who've saved $1 million while working for the government. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tells how you can join the club too.
June 28, 2016 -
The Defense Department made a big splash in the world of federal retirement by recently introducing phased retirement to its civilian workforce, but for employees, the announcement still leaves some questions unanswered.
June 27, 2016 -
A Federal News Radio survey found the majority of federal employees under the age of 35 indicated an interest in staying in federal service. Many millennials said their passion for public service and their agencies' missions were the main drivers behind their decision to stay in government.
June 27, 2016 -
Burdened by student debt, the youngest federal employees are entering the workforce later than their predecessors. As part of a Federal News Radio special report, What Millennials Really Want from Federal Service, most young employees said they'd prefer to stay in government, as long as they have opportunities to develop their skills, careers and benefits.
June 27, 2016 -
The 2017 federal pay raise is looking good, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says retirees are still in limbo concerning their January cost-of-living adjustment.
June 24, 2016