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VA severs ties with most federal unions, terminating worker contracts
About 80% of VA's roughly 450,000 employees are union members, but the department will no longer honor its contracts with the bargaining units.
Federal agencies implementing infrastructure law exceed hiring goal
Another 1,000 positions are expected to be hired in the government's current fiscal year, which began on Oct. 1.
Does a CBP officer have to work 20 years to qualify for a COLA?
Aubmitting your retirement paperwork early through the portal can help expedite the process.
By Reg Jones
How to decide when to retire as a federal employee
It's never too early to start planning for retirement in order to ensure it goes smoothly.
By Reg Jones
Can I use accrued sick leave to increase my FERS annuity?
FERS is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
By Reg Jones
Can federal employees semi-retire?
In phased retirement, an employee works half time and receives half of their full-time pay, while also getting about half of their annuity.
By Reg Jones
Amazon antitrust lawsuit likely to be a long, arduous journey for FTC
Under Chair Lina Khan, the agency hasn’t been shy about taking on some of America’s biggest companies and testing the limits of competition law.
By Haleluya Hadero
What is the best time to ‘pull the trigger’ on my retirement?
Now is the time to push dollars and cents aside and accept the fact that many people retire at other times during the year.
By Reg Jones
Happy federal retirement! One last form to complete before you go.
We’d like to know your thoughts on public service, especially during a time of political division and questions being raised about the role of government.
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? Is it a federal holiday?
It is typically observed on the second Monday in October, the same day as Columbus Day.
By Hallie Golden and Christine Fernando