federal pay raise
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Federal workers and retirees are awash in numbers today, some solid, some still forming up. The final total will determine in large part what kind of financial future they have.
October 11, 2019 -
Monday’s column got the attention of a lot of readers, especially those at the top step of the top grade — GS-15. Unfortunately, says Mike Causey, the explanation was mostly wrong.
September 24, 2019 -
If your boss doesn't grin when folks speculate about the size of the 2020 federal pay raise, they have a good reason.
September 23, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a new study by the Government Accountability Office confirms it’s tough to be a medium-sized government contractor.
September 20, 2019 -
Given that 2020 is a critical election year, and the number of federal workers in many congressional districts, any federal pay raise is a big deal.
September 19, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a new report highlights how the most recent 35-day partial government shutdown hurt agencies.
September 18, 2019 -
Earlier this year, the chances of both (or either) a federal pay raise and a separate cost of living adjustment for retirees were hovering somewhere between slim and slimmer. The president called for a zero…
September 13, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Trump administration reveals more specifics about its proposed 2.6% raise for civilian employees.
September 09, 2019 -
Elections are interesting times for federal workers, because there are so many risks and even some benefits.
September 05, 2019 -
By now no one should be surprised if the president zigs when everyone thought, and even he said, he would zag.
September 05, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is looking to hire an ethicist who can guide defense agencies on the application of artificial intelligence.
September 04, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Customs and Border Protection detailed its preparations for the pass-through of Hurricane Dorian.
September 03, 2019 -
While you were away, here’s what happened on the job front — spoiler alert, not much!
September 03, 2019 -
In a surprising reversal, President Donald Trump has chosen to give civilian federal employees a pay raise next year.
August 30, 2019 -
In addition to the ever-present threat of a shutdown, it’s when federal workers go shopping for next year’s all-important heath insurance.
August 30, 2019