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USPS commits to rerouting Reno-area mail despite bipartisan pushback
Under the plan, all mail from the Reno area will pass through Sacramento before reaching its destination — even from one side of the city to the other.
By Gabe Stern
Opinion
Fed workers are dedicated public servants, not ‘deep state’ plotters
These workers are dedicated to serving the public and the Constitution, upholding the missions of their agencies and democracy, research shows.
By Jaime Kucinskas, Hamilton College and James L. Perry, Indiana University
Postal workers rally for proposed law protecting letter carriers
Lawmakers proposed a bipartisan bill aimed to protect postal workers from violent crime.
Will I get a lump-sum payment for unused home leave?
Employees must complete a minimum of 12 months of continuous service abroad before home leave eligibility is established.
By Reg Jones
Will St. Patrick’s Day become a federal holiday?
Some agencies take the opportunity to issue special advisories as the revelry begins.
Do feds get religious days like Easter, Passover or Ramadan off?
There are ways the observant can seek time off from work to celebrate.
Federal workers failing to take paid family leave, lawmakers say
Only about 4% of the 2.1 million-strong federal workforce took advantage of the benefit from 2020 to 2022.
How much will my CSRS pension affect my Social Security benefit?
The amount of the reduction depends on your years of Social Security-covered service.
By Reg Jones
Federal offices in DC area closed due to snowstorm
Employees who telework or work fully remotely are expected to continue going so and generally do not receive weather and safety leave.
Will I have to start over on annual and sick leave if rehired?
As a re-employed annuitant, the salary your receive from your new job will be reduced by the amount of your annuity.
By Reg Jones