AFGE: Vets hurt most by hiring freeze

One in three federal employees are veterans, and many other vets are seeking employment with the federal government, and the hiring freeze hurts them the most, a major federal employee union leader said. View More

TSA employees approve new contract

The Transportation Security Administration and the union that represents more than 40,000 TSA employees have come to a tentative new collective bargaining agreement, a year after rejecting the initial agreement. View More

What changes can an agency make to work scheduling due to severe weather?Feb 11, 2015

During weather emergencies, agencies determine closing and related policies that can fall within a range of options. View More

What type of training will my agency pay for?Apr 06, 2014

Agencies are authorized to pay, or reimburse you, for all or a part of the necessary expenses of training related to official duties. This includes tuition, books, supplies, and travel. It also means that you can share with your agency costs of training that benefit both the agency and you. View More

What bargaining rights do U.S. Postal Service employees have that other federal employees generally don’t?Apr 06, 2014

Will my agency pay dues for me to belong to a work-related professional association?Apr 06, 2014

Do I have to use a standard résumé if I want to apply for a different job?Apr 06, 2014

What is “Title 5” and what does it mean to be covered by it or exempt from it?Apr 06, 2014

What does the Federal Employees Compensation Act cover?Apr 06, 2014

Can I join a union?Apr 06, 2014

At what rate do I accumulate sick leave and how much of it can I have to my credit?Apr 06, 2014

What’s meant by a buyout, or voluntary separation incentive payment?Apr 06, 2014

When can I take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?Apr 06, 2014

Do I have a right to telework?Apr 06, 2014

How does an agency decide who is affected by a reduction in force?Apr 06, 2014

What’s the difference between discipline for poor performance and discipline for misconduct?Apr 06, 2014