February 2nd, 2009
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This Week in FEDmanager® (scroll to articles below if these quick links do not work in your email provider)
- President Proposes 1.4 Percent Pay Raise for Military and Civilian Feds for Fiscal Year 2011
- MSPB Report Finds Government Making Strides in Diversity, Fair Treatment, but Challenges Remain
- Last Chance For FREE 2010 Locality Pay Schedule/Leave Chart
- FLRA to Conduct Focus Groups as Part of Review and Revision of Arbitration Regulations
- Nomination Deadline for "Sammies" Awards Program Extended to February 8th
- From the Hill - Senator Lieberman Pushes for Confirmation of Martha Johnson as Head of GSA
- Educate Yourself - Join John Berry at FMA's Management Training Seminar - Sign-up Today!
- Case Law Update - Disabled Fed's Lawsuit against OPM, LTC Partners for Denying Him LTC Coverage Survives Motion to Dismiss
- Tip of The Week - Supervisory Accountability
- Ask YGL - YGL Highlights Diversity in the Federal Workforce During Black History Month
- This Week on FEDtalk - February 5, 2010
- Smile of the Week - Smile of the Week
- Leadership Reflection - Leadership Reflection
News Round Up
President Proposes 1.4 Percent Pay Raise for Military and Civilian Feds for Fiscal Year 2011
Yesterday, President Obama unveiled his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2011, which included a 1.4 percent pay raise for both military members and civilian federal employees. While many federal employee groups and unions applauded the President's proposal for adhering to the principle of "pay parity" between members of the military and civilian federal employees, they expressed muted disappointment about the size of ...
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MSPB Report Finds Government Making Strides in Diversity, Fair Treatment, but Challenges Remain
In a newly released report, "Fair and Equitable Treatment: Progress Made and Challenges Remaining," the MSPB found that the federal workforce has become more diverse, and that an increasing percentage of federal employees perceive that they are treated fairly, but that challenges remain. One of the problems identified in the report is that the percentage of minorities at higher levels of pay and responsibility (such ...
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Last Chance For FREE 2010 Locality Pay Schedule/Leave Chart
You can still order your FREE 2010 Locality Pay Schedule/Leave Chart! Federal employees can order their FREE Leave Chart and the 2010 Locality Pay Schedule of their choice at . Federal agencies and employee organizations can also use this link to submit bulk order requests. These handy reference tools are provided by WAEPA - Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies - a non-profit association that has been ...
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FLRA to Conduct Focus Groups as Part of Review and Revision of Arbitration Regulations
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) announced last week that it will be conducting three focus groups in Washington, D.C. to seek the input of federal agency and union practitioners who participate in the grievance arbitration process, as well as arbitrators who conduct hearings and issue awards resolving grievances in the federal sector. The focus groups are just one of a number of ways the FLRA says it is ...
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Nomination Deadline for "Sammies" Awards Program Extended to February 8th
The Partnership for Public Service has announced that the nominations deadline for the 2010 Service to America Medals - or "Sammies" - has been extended through February 8, 2010. Nominations are accepted online at www.servicetoamericamedals.org. Eight medals, including the prestigious Federal Employee of the Year Medal, will be awarded to outstanding federal employees. Winners will be selected based on three main cri ...
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From the Hill - Senator Lieberman Pushes for Confirmation of Martha Johnson as Head of GSA
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman (I-Connecticut) is urging the Senate to confirm nominee Martha Johnson as head of the General Services Administration (GSA). Johnson's nomination has been held up since June, when she was unanimously approved by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.On Monday, Lieberman called Johnson, a former Chief of Staff for GSA, an "e ...
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Educate Yourself - Join John Berry at FMA's Management Training Seminar - Sign-up Today!
OmniGov Training Institute is offering a special opportunity for you to attend FMA's Management Training Seminar titled, "Dynamically Leading the Government of Today Into Tomorrow."Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about FMA and join John Berry, Director of OPM, and industry experts for a dynamic managers' training seminar. Non-members who attend will receive a FREE 1-year FMA membership! For more information ...
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Case Law Update - Disabled Fed's Lawsuit against OPM, LTC Partners for Denying Him LTC Coverage Survives Motion to Dismiss
A disabled federal employee's lawsuit against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Long Term Care Partners for denying him long term care insurance coverage has survived the federal government's motion to dismiss. The case began when an employee of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) applied for long term care insurance through the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, which is sponsored by ...
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Tip of The Week - Supervisory Accountability
As reported above, the Merit Systems Protection Board this week released a report on employee perception of fair and equitable treatment. A major finding of the report is the continuing employee belief that supervisors are not held accountable for unfair or discriminatory treatment. The MSPB specifically recommended that agencies strengthen processes for supervisor accountability. This follows last year's OPM issuanc ...
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Ask YGL - YGL Highlights Diversity in the Federal Workforce During Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month this February, it's important to note how the young government leaders of today are more diverse than ever. This diversity also extends beyond traditional racial categories, across the spectrum of factors affecting the workforce: gender, race/ethnicity, lifestyle, generational, federal hire vs. contractor, etc. According to the Office of Personnel Management's 2008 annual Federal E ...
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This Week on FEDtalk - February 5, 2010
Members of the newly formed Federal Workers Alliance will join the attorneys of Shaw, Bransford & Roth to discuss the group and the federal workforce issues they will focus on in the coming year. The radio show airs this Friday, February 5, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Click here Friday to listen - www.federalnewsradio.com - or tune in to 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C. area.Join the conversation! Email your que ...
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Smile of the Week - Smile of the Week
What do you call a bunch of millionaires sitting around watching the Super Bowl? The Dallas Cowboys.
Leadership Reflection - Leadership Reflection
Beware of people who have ideas about what you should do.
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