November 9, 2010
In a ruling issued last week, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) found that the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP) was in violation of Veteran’s Preference laws, a decision holding…
November 8, 2010
This morning, NFFE National President William R. Dougan joined Tom Temin and Amy Morris on Federal News Radio’s Federal Drive, to discuss the aftermath of the recent Congressional elections. Covering…
November 3, 2010
Recently, President Barack Obama appointed NFFE National Secretary-Treasurer William D. Fenaughty to serve on the Federal Salary Council (FSC), an advisory body responsible for making recommendations on locality pay for…
November 2, 2010
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October 29, 2010
The Department of Defense (DoD) has exceeded its goal of transitioning the majority of National Security Personnel System workers back under existing pay systems. According to the NSPS Transition Team’s…
October 26, 2010
In honor of National Work and Family Month, President Obama yesterday issued a statement promoting workplace flexibilities such as telework, alternative work schedules, and paid leave. His hope for the…
October 25, 2010
Last week, the IAM announced the winners of its annual Newsletter and Website Contest, a competition that honors excellence in both print and digital labor journalism. Out of a field…
October 20, 2010
The NFFE National Organizing Steering Committee is proud to announce the release of the 2010-2011 Organizing Strategic Plan, a plan that we believe will take this unions organizing success to…
October 15, 2010
In a letter to President Obama last week, the Federal Workers Alliance (FWA) called for a modest increase to the Federal Labor Relations Authority’s (FLRA) budget for fiscal year 2012.…
October 11, 2010
Ever since a freak snow storm buried our nation’s capital under two feet of snow last winter – shutting down the federal government for four days in the process –…
