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NTEU files grievances against HHS, sends petition

The National Treasury Employees Union has filed an unfair labor practice grievance against the Department of Health and Human Services for the agency’s refusal to negotiate a new contract and for ending several workplace programs. More

Reps. call DHS whistleblower report ‘deeply troubling’

By FederalSoup Staff

An inspector general report has found that the Department of Homeland Security is failing to comply with whistleblower protection laws, and some ranking members of the House are urging further investigation.
NDAA includes provision for hiring flexibilities

By FederalSoup Staff

The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 includes a provision that gives federal agencies greater hiring flexibilities as part of an effort to attract a younger, highly-qualified workforce.
GSA releases new per diem rates

By FederalSoup Staff

The General Services Administration gave federal employees a slight increase in business travel reimbursements for 2019.
Travel reimbursement limitation removed for servicemembers

By Sherkiya Wedgeworth

A new policy change will prevent military and civilian workers who travel for work from being responsible for out-of-pocket expenses.
NTEU files grievances against HHS, sends petition

By Sherkiya Wedgeworth

The National Treasury Employees Union has filed an unfair labor practice grievance with the Department of Health and Human Services for the agency’s refusal to negotiate a new contract and ending several workplace programs.
Border Patrol names its first woman chief

By FederalSoup Staff

The U.S. Border Patrol on Aug. 9 announced that its acting chief will now serve as the permanent leader of the agency, who will also be the first woman in the position.
No surprises in USPS third quarter earnings report

By FederalSoup Staff

The U.S. Postal Service reported a $1.5 billion loss in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, along with a continuing decline in mail delivery.
Premium pay waivers for feds in Iraq continues

By FederalSoup Staff

Civilian federal employees who are working in Iraq will remain eligible for premium pay cap waivers until the end of the year.
APWU arbitration award protects workers' political activities

By FederalSoup Staff

A national arbitrator this week rejected changes the Postal Service made to its leave without pay rules that restricted employees’ ability to participate in political activities.