Federal Eye Archive: Workplace Issues

Feds get early dismissal on Wednesday

Some federal workers will get to take an early dismissal on Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday if it's granted by their agency bosses, the Office of Personnel Management announced this afternoon. The early pass is appropriate only for nonessential executive...

GSA relocating workers for major renovation

A rendering of GSA's Washington headquarters once renovations are completed in 2016. (Courtesy Shalom Baranes) Roughly 1,200 General Services Administration employees will temporarily relocate starting in Spring 2011 as the agency's headquarters undergoes a massive renovation. The workers will...

House panel approves domestic benefits bill

UPDATE 7:33 P.M. ET: The committee approved the bill 23 to 12 following more than four hours of debate. More details in tomorrow's Federal Diary column by Joe Davidson, and The Eye promises to post a more detailed transcript Thursday...

Veterans employees in the federal government

As Veterans Day week comes to a close, here's one final look at veterans employment in the government, according to figures released Thursday by the Office of Personnel Management. The percentage of vets in the federal government basically remained flat...

Incorrect long-term care info mailed to gov't workers

Letters sent to tens of thousands of employees in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program contained errors in calculating potential premiums, the Office of Personnel Management announced Friday. The errors mean enrollees now have until March 15, 2010 to...

Unemployment among young veterans

By The Post's Frank Ahrens in his blog, The Ticker: The first thing we need to do is try to get a handle on unemployment among veterans. The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) breaks down joblessness among veterans...

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Repeal of 'don't ask don't tell' next year?, Ed O'Keefe , November 11, 2009

Obama signs order on veterans employment, Ed O'Keefe , November 9, 2009

Ft. Hood hero cop's union weighs in, Ed O'Keefe , November 6, 2009

Swine flu follies at Social Security Administration, Ed O'Keefe , November 5, 2009

Berry lays out merit and pay proposals, Ed O'Keefe , November 2, 2009

GreenGov Challenge concludes Saturday, Ed O'Keefe , October 29, 2009

ACORN affiliate still eligible for CFC, despite concerns, Ed O'Keefe , October 26, 2009

Big changes soon for federal employees, Ed O'Keefe , October 23, 2009

The Feds and their food options, Ed O'Keefe , October 20, 2009

'Feds Get Fit' Starting Next Week, Ed O'Keefe , October 19, 2009

White House seeking green ideas from Feds, Ed O'Keefe , October 19, 2009

Walking with Peter Orszag, Ed O'Keefe , October 15, 2009

Senate Again Considers Same-Sex Benefits Bill, Ed O'Keefe , October 15, 2009

Eye Opener: Federal Retirees to Get $250?, Ed O'Keefe , October 15, 2009

Diversity a Struggle at Homeland Security Dept., Ed O'Keefe , October 14, 2009

Eye Opener: Do We Need Columbus Day?, Ed O'Keefe , October 12, 2009

FY-Eye: 'Much Good is Done by Government Workers', Ed O'Keefe , October 8, 2009

DCIPS Suspended Pending Review, Ed O'Keefe , October 8, 2009

Eye Opener: Big Victories for Federal Employees, Ed O'Keefe , October 8, 2009

Defense Authorization Bill Repeals NSPS, Ed O'Keefe , October 7, 2009

EEOC Employees Can Now Breathe Easy, Ed O'Keefe , October 6, 2009

Eye Opener: Latinos in the Federal Government, Ed O'Keefe , October 6, 2009

Eye Opener: Help Getting Emergency VA Payments, Ed O'Keefe , October 1, 2009

Workflow Changes at Patent and Trademark Office, Ed O'Keefe , September 30, 2009

Congressional Health Benefits Could Soon Change, Ed O'Keefe , September 30, 2009

Eye Opener: Attacks on Federal Employees, Ed O'Keefe , September 30, 2009

Federal Employee Health Care Costs to Jump 8.8%, Ed O'Keefe , September 29, 2009

GovLoop Sold and its Founder Will Leave Gov't, Ed O'Keefe , September 28, 2009

Eye Opener: New Oklahoma City Bombing Footage, Ed O'Keefe , September 28, 2009

Was Utah Lawmaker Targeted by Airport Security?, Ed O'Keefe , September 25, 2009

Census Bureau Safety Tips for Workers, Ed O'Keefe , September 25, 2009

Berry: Teleworking Sales Pitch Needs Work, Ed O'Keefe , September 24, 2009

Gov 2.0 Summit Brings Government and Business Together for a Brainstorm, Ed O'Keefe , September 8, 2009

Eye Opener: Federal Hiring, Salary, Benefits News, Ed O'Keefe , September 8, 2009

NTSB, Union Still at Odds Over Hudson River Crash, Ed O'Keefe , September 1, 2009

New Federal Sick Leave Proposals for Flu, War, Ed O'Keefe , August 26, 2009

New Report Calls for Improvements to Senior Executive Service, Ed O'Keefe , August 19, 2009

Obama Targets Backlog Of Veterans' Claims, Ed O'Keefe , August 17, 2009

Can Obama Order Federal Furloughs?, Ed O'Keefe , August 17, 2009

Military Spouses Get Federal Hiring Preference, Ed O'Keefe , August 12, 2009

Faster Promotions Halted, at Least for Now, Ed O'Keefe , August 11, 2009

Personal Data Mishandled at Commerce Dept., Ed O'Keefe , August 3, 2009

Eye Opener: Federal Protective Service Hit Again, Ed O'Keefe , July 31, 2009

Same-Sex Benefits Bill Clears First Hurdle, Ed O'Keefe , July 30, 2009

$100 Million in Savings, Pinch by Pinch, Ed O'Keefe , July 29, 2009

Uncertified Guards Protected FDA Headquarters, Ed O'Keefe , July 28, 2009

Eye Opener: Federal Food Drive Ramps Up, Ed O'Keefe , July 28, 2009

Eye Opener: Making Overseas Voting Easier, Ed O'Keefe , July 15, 2009

What's Next for Federal Building Security?, Ed O'Keefe , July 13, 2009

FY-Eye: When to Quit Government Work, Ed O'Keefe , July 9, 2009

GAO: Major Security Flaws at Federal Buildings, Ed O'Keefe , July 7, 2009

NFFE President Richard Brown Dies, Ed O'Keefe , July 1, 2009

Longest-Serving GPO Employee Dies, Ed O'Keefe , June 24, 2009

After Metro Crash, OPM Encourages Teleworking, Ed O'Keefe , June 23, 2009

Eye Opener: Obama's Same-Sex Benefits Gamble, Ed O'Keefe , June 18, 2009

Obama Extends Benefits To Same-Sex Partners, Ed O'Keefe , June 17, 2009

Big Federal Job and Internship Fair in July, Ed O'Keefe , June 15, 2009

AFGE Endorses Creigh Deeds for Va. Governor, Ed O'Keefe , June 11, 2009

Energy Dept. Employee Runs Up Hefty Phone Bill, Ed O'Keefe , June 11, 2009

Talking Paid Parental Leave..., Ed O'Keefe , June 8, 2009

D.C. Couple Charged With Spying for Cuba, Ed O'Keefe , June 5, 2009

Eye Opener: Tweaks to Paid Parental Leave?, Ed O'Keefe , June 4, 2009

Paid Parental Leave Gets Obama's Blessing, Ed O'Keefe , June 3, 2009

Video Explains Opposition to Paid Parental Leave, Ed O'Keefe , June 2, 2009

Face Masks To Be Allowed for TSA?, Ed O'Keefe , June 1, 2009

Breathe Easier: Anti-Anthrax Product Approved, Ed O'Keefe , June 1, 2009

It Pays (More) (Soon?) to Work on Sundays, Ed O'Keefe , May 29, 2009

State Dept. Plan Would Extend Benefits to Same Sex Partners, Ed O'Keefe , May 24, 2009

Best Places to Work: HQ vs. Regional Offices, Ed O'Keefe , May 22, 2009

Orszag Warns Poor Performing Agencies, Ed O'Keefe , May 20, 2009

Eye Opener: Best Places to Work 2009, Ed O'Keefe , May 20, 2009

Another Reason Teleworking Works, Ed O'Keefe , May 15, 2009

Obama Wants Healthier Federal Employees, Ed O'Keefe , May 12, 2009

Pentagon Plans 20,000 New Jobs, Ed O'Keefe , May 6, 2009

Big Federal Job Fair Thursday, Ed O'Keefe , May 5, 2009

DHS Issues 'Interim' Swine Flu Guidelines, Ed O'Keefe , May 1, 2009

Gender Pay Gap in Federal Workforce Narrows, Ed O'Keefe , April 28, 2009

Obama Wants Federal Employees' Input, Ed O'Keefe , April 25, 2009

Union Reacts to New IRS Contract, Ed O'Keefe , April 24, 2009

Spotted: Singing Bureaucrats, Ed O'Keefe , April 24, 2009

Trimming the Federal Fat, Part One, Ed O'Keefe , April 20, 2009

Who's Hanging in Eric Holder's Office?, Ed O'Keefe , April 16, 2009

John Berry Gets to Work, Ed O'Keefe , April 14, 2009

Tips on Getting an Obama Administration Job, Ed O'Keefe , April 8, 2009

Collective Bargaining Rights for TSOs Proposed, Ed O'Keefe , April 2, 2009

Obama Urged to Back New Whistleblower Act, Ed O'Keefe , April 1, 2009

TARP Staffing Update, Ed O'Keefe , March 31, 2009

Senators Unveil Bill to Streamline Federal Hiring, Ed O'Keefe , March 30, 2009

Locke Officially Leading Commerce, Ed O'Keefe , March 27, 2009

Beltway Bureaucrats to Recruit Wall Street Veterans, Ed O'Keefe , March 25, 2009

Report: IG's Disregard for Whistleblowers 'Shameless', Ed O'Keefe , March 20, 2009

How to File an OSHA Complaint, Ed O'Keefe , March 17, 2009

FY-Eye: Smithsonian and Asbestos, Ed O'Keefe , March 16, 2009

TVA Reminds Staff to Use Company Cards Wisely, Ed O'Keefe , March 13, 2009

Shinseki's Letter to Veterans, Ed O'Keefe , March 13, 2009

FY-Eye: 'Great Work in Our Own Words', Ed O'Keefe , March 10, 2009

Former Boss, Unions Applaud Berry Nomination, Ed O'Keefe , March 3, 2009

Federal Union Boss Calls Limbaugh's Comments 'Unacceptable', Ed O'Keefe , March 3, 2009

'Liberal Leave' for D.C.-Area Federal Offices, Ed O'Keefe , March 2, 2009

TSO Unionization Campaigns Go Online, Ed O'Keefe , February 27, 2009

Pentagon Workers Pitched Part-Time Work, Ed O'Keefe , February 27, 2009

NTEU's Kelley on Obama's Big Speech, Ed O'Keefe , February 25, 2009

Long-Serving Interior Staff Take Stage With Obama, Ed O'Keefe , February 9, 2009

What Would You Tell Michelle Obama About HUD?, Ed O'Keefe , February 5, 2009

White House: Public Sector Won't Fuel Economic Recovery, Ed O'Keefe , February 2, 2009

TARP Creates Staffing Headaches for Treasury, Ed O'Keefe , January 30, 2009

Unscheduled Leave for Washington-Area Federal Employees, Ed O'Keefe , January 28, 2009

Still No Commerce Chief -- Does It Matter?, Ed O'Keefe , January 27, 2009

EPA's Jackson Meets New Staff, Ed O'Keefe , January 26, 2009

Cabinet Nominees Discuss the Rank and File, Ed O'Keefe , January 16, 2009

Likely OPM Director Earns Rave Reviews, Ed O'Keefe , January 13, 2009

Obama Plan Focuses on Private Sector, Local Jobs, Ed O'Keefe , January 10, 2009

Could 'Deep Throat' Do it Today?, Ed O'Keefe , December 19, 2008

Which Union Would Represent TSA?, Ed O'Keefe , December 18, 2008

What's With Salazar's Hat? (And Bolo Tie!), Ed O'Keefe , December 17, 2008

Intelligence Community Could Suffer Major Brain Drain, Ed O'Keefe , December 12, 2008

HUD's 'Cubicle Issue' Stirs Up Staffers, Ed O'Keefe , December 4, 2008

Federal Employees Donate to Their New Boss, Ed O'Keefe , December 1, 2008

Top Federal Workers Union Lists Priorities for Obama, Ed O'Keefe , November 19, 2008