Workforce

  • The administration expects to submit a legislative proposal to Congress by the end of April outlining how they will create a board to improve the process to dispose of excess property. OMB controller Danny Werfel said the White House will follow DoD\'s BRAC effort in many ways. Some lawmakers question OMB\'s leadership in this effort.

    April 07, 2011
  • If you are worried about the effect of a shutdown on your paycheck, tax refund or Social Security check there are two informal hotlines (one for Republicans and one for Democrats) you can reach out to. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey requests you let us know how that works out, okay?

    April 07, 2011
  • Federal News Radio is closely following the prospect of a federal shutdown and how it would affect federal workers.

    April 07, 2011
  • John Gage AFGE National President Dwight Bowman AFGE 14th District National Vice President Dr. Fredrick Snow President, Grantham University

    April 06, 2011
  • A fast-approaching budget deadline is creating increasing anxiety among federal workers that government could shut down if Congress does not reach a deal.

    April 06, 2011
  • Colleen Kelley, president of the National Treasury Employees Union talks about government shutdowns, and what happens if the federal government closes its doors. April 6, 2011

    April 06, 2011
  • The agency issued guidance to help employees understand specific pay and benefits questions. White House senior officials will meet again Wednesday to discuss budget proposals. House lawmakers also issued shutdown guidance.

    April 06, 2011
  • The Postal Service asked Congress Tuesday to change laws requiring them to pre-pay health benefits and overfund the Federal Employees\' Retirement System. Republicans say USPS needed to do much more to \"right-size\" its costs and operations.

    April 06, 2011
  • The Postal Service asked Congress Tuesday to change laws requiring them to pre-pay health benefits and overfund the Federal Employees\' Retirement System. Republicans say USPS needed to do much more to \"right-size\" its costs and operations.

    April 06, 2011
  • A Merit Systems Protection Board judge ruled that Adair Martinez was wrongfully fired by the Veterans Affairs Department, and the agency violated her 5th amendment rights.

    April 05, 2011
  • AFGE says OMB failed to provide copies of shutdown contingency plans in response to a FOIA request last month.

    April 05, 2011
  • If there is a government shutdown will you be working or furloughed without pay? What happens to Social Security, and will your tax refund be processed in a timely manner. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says most feds, and most taxpayers, remain in the dark.

    April 05, 2011
  • Two employee unions, NTEU and NFFE, want their members to make their voices heard about what they say is the real impact of a government shutdown. The organizations are asking federal employees to call their member of Congress April 5. The unions also are trying to improve how they communicate with members about the shutdown.

    April 04, 2011
  • Stan Sloane, president and CEO of SRA International, discusses what\'s in the deal and what it means for outstanding contracts.

    April 04, 2011