What USPS Board Nominees’ Pending Confirmation Means for Postmaster General
The Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, has laid out a bold strategy for the US Postal Service’s next 10 years. Do…
Proposed Legislation Aims to Eliminate the WEP
STWS Advisor Jen Meyer provides the details of Legislation Proposed to Adjust Social Security Benefits for Feds Subjected to Windfall…
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: No Word Yet from White House
The President’s proposed budget will be the next step in determining the 2022 Federal Pay Raise, but it is far…
The Federal Employee Leave Fund Enacted by Congress
Part of the 2021 pandemic relief and stimulus law includes a $570 million fund for Federal Employees.
Biden Picks Former Senator Bill Nelson to Lead NASA
If confirmed, Bill Nelson will lead the country’s space agency. While certainly qualified, criticism of the pick stems from the…
The Financial State of FLTCIP
An April 2018 audit showed that the LTCI contract with John Hancock was unsustainable
Capitol Recap: Weekly News Update for Federal Employees
STWS Advisor Jen Meyer provides her recap of the week. This edition includes COVID relief, the second impeachment of Trump,…
Capitol Recap: News Update for Federal Employees
STWS Advisor Jennifer Meyer reviews 2021 so far. For Feds, a 2022 pay raise, equal COLA for FERS, and Comprehensive…
Proposed Legislation: New COLA for FERS and Comprehensive Leave
Two proposed bills in Congress could mean good news for feds: The Equal COLA Act and the Comprehensive Paid Leave…
2022 Federal Pay Raise Update: FAIR Act Proposed Again
3.2% Federal Pay Raise for 2022 indicated in proposed legislation.