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Federal retirement claims processed at record speeds in February
The overall case backlog is down 4,000 cases from this time last year.
When should I apply for a deferred federal retirement?
Your FERS Annuity is the pension you receive from the Federal Employee Retirement System.
By Reg Jones
Unions fear ceding members in Defense Health Agency reorganization
The issue, some smaller unions say, is that they aren’t being allowed to vote on which union will represent them certain cases.
Biden picks Summerlin for Federal Labor Relations Authority post
The nomination, if approved by Congress, would fill a years-long gap in confirmed leadership.
Supreme Court upholds labor rights for ‘rare birds’ of National Guard
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling affirming that National Guard dual-status technicians are entitled to union representation.
Rising veteran disability claims could burn out VA staff
The Veterans Benefits Administration is on pace to set a new record this year for processing disability cases.
VA plans ‘week of action’ to highlight new toxic exposure benefits
The move builds on months of efforts to publicize health care and disability payouts available through the PACT Act.
How ‘MacGyver’ magic can get Taiwan its Harpoon defenses faster
The horrible events in Ukraine since February offer a painful reminder regarding the costs of procrastination.
By Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (ret.), Bradley Bowman and Ryan Brobst
Federal labor nominees pass Senate committee
President Joe Biden's three nominees to the Federal Labor Relations Authority passed Senate committee vote by a slim margin.
By Jessie Bur
Federal labor nominees promise to tackle case backlog, understaffing
Fewer employees and a lack of top-level leadership resulted in cases piling up at the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
By Jessie Bur
Empty federal employment board gets one step closer to full membership
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee voted Oct. 6 to move forward on three nominations to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
By Jessie Bur