VA extends smoking ban to employees, irking union
In today's Federal Newscast, the Veterans Affairs Department's smoking ban at medical facilities now extends to its employees, something their union is not happy about.
View ArticleArmy to increase maximum re-enlistment bonus
In today's Federal Newscast, the Army's issuing new maximum bonus amounts, aimed at encouraging soldiers to sign up for longer enlistments.
View ArticleAir Force now requiring ‘private’ spaces for nursing moms
In today's Federal Newscast, the Air Force orders all of its facilities to designate secure, comfortable spaces for nursing mothers.
View ArticleIG: Former asst. AG used government computer to watch pornography
In today's Federal Newscast, a new report from the Justice's Department's Inspector General reveals details on an investigation.
View ArticleIt may be time for the government to hire cyber folks without formal degrees
In today's Federal Newscast, given the acute and ongoing shortage of cybersecurity talent, government officials are starting to think about hiring on skill, rather than specific degree.
View ArticleWhite House’s proposed raise will increase special pay rates, too
In today's Federal Newscast, the Trump administration reveals more specifics about its proposed 2.6% raise for civilian employees.
View ArticleA new federal approach to AI may be on the horizon
In today's Federal Newscast, the White House says it's considering a new approach to helping agencies adopt artificial intelligence.
View ArticleNew program to help VA employees adjust to Electronic Health Record
In today's Federal Newscast, Veterans Affairs launched a new training program to help employees impacted by the agency's ongoing electronic health record modernization.
View ArticleNTEU says bar set too high in proving age discrimination
In today's Federal Newscast, the National Treasury Employees Union wants the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court's decision on age discrimination in the federal workforce.
View ArticleSenator concerned USDA move is starting to affect research operations
In today's Federal Newscast, Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) says the USDA relocation is delaying implementation of the Farm Bill.
View ArticleHouse Dems update whistleblower guide for federal employees
In today's Federal Newscast, Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) updated their whistleblower guide, describing how federal employees in specific agencies can safely share information with...
View ArticleAir Force updates criminal justice platform after mass shooting highlighted...
In today's Federal Newscast, the Air Force is rolling out a new criminal justice IT system. It comes two years after the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas highlighted flaws in the current system.
View ArticleCDC making big changes to management structure
In today's Federal Newscast, a major reorganization is taking place among the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's top management offices.
View ArticleBLM employees given timeline to decide on relocation plans
In today's Federal Newscast, employees at the Bureau of Land Management's Washington D.C. headquarters have limited time to decide if they will move out west with the agency or not.
View ArticleFDIC employees to get paid parental leave
In today's Federal Newscast, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has struck a three year bargaining agreement with the National Treasury Employees Union, which includes paid parental leave.
View ArticleGAO says VA needs plan for coming retirement wave
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View ArticleNew tool to help federal agencies complete annual FOIA reports
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View ArticleGAO says some Marine commands spent too much or too little on civilian employees
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View ArticleGovernment answers FAQs about feds attending conferences
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View ArticleStudy finds US public land workers facing assaults, threats
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Federal employees overseeing U.S. public lands were assaulted or threatened at least 360 times over a five-year period marked by heightened tensions with anti-government groups...
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