Sequester Funding Cuts Limit Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Washington, D.C.—Federal agencies find it hard to recruit and retain talented employees because they don’t get enough funding from Congress, the leader of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) told a Senate panel today. The General Schedule (GS) allows agencies to offer performance awards, bonuses, merit raises and use other tools to hire and keep… Continue reading Sequester Funding Cuts Limit Recruitment and Retention Efforts
NTEU to House Members: Vote No on H.R. 692
Washington, D.C.—The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) urged House members today to reject H.R. 692, a bill to prioritize payments during a default. In a letter, NTEU National President Tony Reardon wrote: “This bill tries to lull the country into believing that if we reach the debt limit ceiling and cannot pay our bills, we… Continue reading NTEU to House Members: Vote No on H.R. 692
NTEU Fights for Retirees Facing Higher Medicare Part B Premiums
Washington, D.C.—The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) urged Congress to quickly pass legislation that would protect 16 million retirees from sharply higher premiums for Medicare Part B coverage next year. According to this year’s Medicare Trustees Report, enrollee premiums for Medicare Part B—a federal program that pays for doctor services, outpatient care, and some home… Continue reading NTEU Fights for Retirees Facing Higher Medicare Part B Premiums
Beyond the Survey: Agencies Should Press for Meaningful Change
Washington, D.C.— Results of the 2015 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) again demonstrate the high levels of commitment federal employees have to their jobs, but survey data fail to capture the tumultuous times federal workers have been facing. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released the early results last week and more detailed results this… Continue reading Beyond the Survey: Agencies Should Press for Meaningful Change
Federal Employees Need Funding, Respect, NTEU Says
New Policy on Collaboration and Work Tools
OPM Data Breach — What you should do
1. Monitor your credit report. Look for accounts or charges you don’t recognize. Even if the breach didn’t involve credit card information, thieves may use your Social Security number, address and date of birth to open accounts in your name. 2, Take advantage of OPM’s offer of credit report access, credit monitoring, and identity theft… Continue reading OPM Data Breach — What you should do
OPM FAQs on Cyber Security Breach
OPM has created an FAQ on teh Cyber Security Breach. You can access it here: OPM Data Breach
President Kelley Discusses Breach with OPM Director
NTEU this week met with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Katherine Archuleta and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the recent federal employee data breaches, and the resulting response. This briefing was related to the initial personnel breach. NTEU continues to press for additional information related to the second announced breach impacting… Continue reading President Kelley Discusses Breach with OPM Director