National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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Federal employees, members of Congress and good government governments remember the late House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman, Elijah Cummings, as a champion for the federal workforce and a staunch and vocal supporter of whistleblowers.
October 17, 2019 -
The National Treasury Employees Union and more than 100 other federal, labor, women and health organizations are pressing Congress to push a paid family leave program to the finish line.
October 11, 2019 -
Trump administration declares victory in international compromise that will allow the U.S. Postal Service to collect higher fees for delivery of small packages entering the country.
September 26, 2019 -
The latest budget proposal from the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government made no mention of a federal pay raise in 2020, setting up a debate over whether civilian employees will receive a House-passed 3.1% or the president's recommended 2.6% increase next year.
September 17, 2019 -
Thrift Savings Plan participants officially have access now to a variety of new withdrawal options. Here's what they mean, and here's how they might help you stay in the TSP longer into retirement.
September 16, 2019 -
The Senate confirmed Dale Cabaniss to be the permanent director of the Office of Personnel Management, following nearly a year of acting leadership from the Office of Management and Budget.
September 11, 2019 -
Effective Sept. 15, major changes will take effect in the TSP, changes that will make it more attractive for life-time investors and more convenient for people who need to withdraw different amounts over their retirement.
September 10, 2019 -
In a surprising reversal, President Donald Trump has chosen to give civilian federal employees a pay raise next year.
August 30, 2019 -
Beyond the usual slew of appropriations bills and confirmation votes awaiting Congress when it returns to Capitol Hill next month, here are a few other standalone bills worth tracking that could impact federal employees.
August 16, 2019 -
With two critical months to go in the cost of living adjustment countdown, federal, military and Social Security retirees are in line for an inflation catch-up.
August 15, 2019 -
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) has been at the top of the legislative hit list for groups representing federal and public retirees for decades.
August 09, 2019 -
Benefits expert Tammy Flanagan joins Your Turn today to answer questions about Social Security and retirement applicable to both federal and private sector workers.
July 24, 2019 -
The House-passed 2020 defense authorization bill includes paid family leave for federal employees, as well as another legislative attempt to block the Trump administration's proposed OPM-GSA merger.
July 12, 2019 -
Many federal and postal workers live and work in high tax states, so many retire to low-or no-tax states to get more from their annuities.
July 11, 2019 -
A 3.1% federal pay raise is another step closer to reality, as the House passed the financial services and general appropriations bill with a 224-196 vote Wednesday afternoon. The bill would also throw up several roadblocks to the Trump administration's proposed merger of the Office of Personnel Management with the General Services Administration.
June 26, 2019