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Enroll Now for Federal Employees Programs at the IAM’s Winpisinger Education and Technology Center
The IAM Government Employees Department is conducting two programs in the first half of 2012 at the William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center in Southern Maryland, and the enrollment deadline for both classes is approaching. First up is the “Federal Employees Collective Bargaining Program” scheduled for March 25-30, 2012. Second is the “Federal Employees Basic Program” being held May 6-11, 2012. For more information and to download the call letter and registration form for the March 25-30 Collective Bargaining Program, click here. For the May 6-11 Basic Program, click here.
News Item  ·  National Federation of Federal Employees  ·  Feb 2, 2012

ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Say NO to a Pay Freeze Extension Tonight
Once again, Washington politicians are trying to reach into your wallet to pay for their mistakes. Tonight, February 1st, 2012, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 3835, a bill to extend the current pay freeze by another year. We need you to become a part of the solution and stand up for federal workers! We are urging all federal employees to call Congress (on your own time, using your own phone) and tell them to protect the paycheck you have earned. Reach elected officials using the Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121.
News Item  ·  National Federation of Federal Employees  ·  Feb 1, 2012

House to Vote on One-Year Pay Freeze Extension This Week Using Questionable Legislative Maneuver
This Wednesday, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 3835, a bill that would extend the two-year federal pay free by an additional year. Introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) late Friday afternoon, the bill may be considered on such an expedited schedule due to a legislative maneuver known as a “suspension of the rules” whereby proposed legislation can bypass the normal legislative process and bring a bill straight to a vote. Normally the bill would first be sent to committees, giving average Americans and their representatives in Congress an opportunity to share their opinions on the matter before a vote is held. Under a suspension of the rules, however, this whole process is pushed aside.
News Item  ·  National Federation of Federal Employees  ·  Jan 30, 2012

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Press Releases

National President Dougan Issues Statement on Vote to Freeze Federal Pay Through 2013
"We are disappointed to see the result of Wednesday’s vote. Extending the federal pay freeze by an additional year would cost federal workers and their families tens of thousands of dollars over the course of their careers, on top of tens of thousands more in forgone income resulting from the current two-year freeze. This is a damaging development for the two million middle class federal workers struggling to get by in this economy just like anyone else. Extending the federal pay freeze would have a deep and lasting impact on the lives of millions of public servants across America - a reality our leaders in Washington must never forget.
Press Release  ·  Feb 2, 2012

National President Dougan Pens Open Letter to Payroll Tax Cut Conferees Urging No Cuts to Federal Compensation
The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), a national union representing 110,000 federal workers in 40 separate departments and agencies government-wide, released a letter to payroll tax cut conferees today urging the removal of provisions slashing federal retirement benefits and extending the two-year pay freeze. Written by NFFE National President William R. Dougan, the letter details the struggles facing federal workers and their families, and the devastating impact these cuts would have on their livelihoods: "The bottom line is that if these provisions were to become law, federal workers would have less money to survive the recession today, and weaker retirement security to sustain themselves tomorrow."
Press Release  ·  Feb 1, 2012

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News Feeds

Telework Failures
Agencies having difficulty establishing telework policies and quantifying savings should look to success stories such as USDA, GSA and the Patent and Trade Office.
News Item  ·  Govexec  ·  Feb 6, 2012  

White House names new procurement policy chief
Joseph Jordan is a former contracting official at the Small Business Administration.
News Item  ·  Govexec  ·  Feb 4, 2012  

Buyouts, early outs could be part of Army plan to cut 80,000 soldiers and officers
Service may use authority granted in recent law, National Journal reports.
News Item  ·  Govexec  ·  Feb 3, 2012  

Momentum builds to require feds to disclose stock trades
Office of Government Ethics still determining how many would be affected.
News Item  ·  Govexec  ·  Feb 3, 2012  

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