Archive for November, 2009

Fitness Program

Posted by David on 18 November, 2009
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After meeting with the Agency, we have agreed to a pilot fitness program. The Union is taking the initiative to bring in their own certified personal trainer with which employees can then organize with to customize a training schedule.  RMA is sponsoring them for contractor badges so that the training can take place as convenient [...]

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With Defense Bill Passed, FERS Employees to Receive Retirement Credit for Unused Sick Leave

Posted by Minja on 6 November, 2009
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Earlier this week, President Obama signed the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act. While a full repeal of the National Security Personnel System (NSPS) dominated headlines, one largely underreported aspect of the bill – and arguably one of the most important for federal employees throughout the civil service – was a provision extending credit for accrued [...]

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Prospects for higher federal raise remain murky

Posted by Sarah on 2 November, 2009
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October 26, 2009 By Alex M. Parker With work wrapped up on the 2010 Defense authorization bill, federal workforce representatives are focusing on what could be the next big fight on Capitol Hill — the civilian pay raise. The House passed an appropriations bill in July that would give civilian employees a raise of 2 [...]

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