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Can a Federal Employee Union Still Take Your Grievance to Arbitration?
A new FMCS rule can deny or delay arbitration when agencies are excluded from bargaining. Here’s what it means for federal employees and their grievances.
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Your Agency Says You Owe Thousands in FERS Contributions. Can You Challenge the Debt?
A payroll error can leave you owing thousands in FERS contributions. Here is how to verify the debt, dispute it, and ask for a waiver.
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Best October Ever for the TSP’s F Fund as Stock Funds Slip
The TSP F Fund gained 2.47% in October, its best October on record, while the C, S and I Funds all slipped. See how every TSP fund performed.
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VERA vs. VSIP: How to Evaluate a Federal Buyout Offer Before You Sign
Here's how to weigh the pension, FERS Supplement, COLA and health insurance trade-offs before you accept a VERA or VSIP offer.
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The Federal Employee Survey Should Reveal What Is Really Driving AI Resistance
As OPM hands employee surveys to agencies, federal leaders can ask what is behind AI hesitation before labeling workers resistant.
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When an HDHP and HSA Make Sense—and When They Don’t
Learn how FEHB High-Deductible Health Plans with HSAs can lower premiums, offer tax advantages, and build long-term healthcare savings.
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How a FERS Pension Changes the Social Security Claiming Decision
A FERS pension changes the Social Security math. Here's what federal employees should weigh before deciding when to claim at 62 or later.
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Your FEHB Premium Can Rise Faster Than Your Plan’s Price. Here Is Why.
The government pays exactly 75% of FEHB premiums in some plans and a fixed amount in others. Here is how the formula works and why it matters for 2027.
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Bill Would Require OPM to Publish Annual List of Federal Employees With Dual Citizenship
A new House bill would require OPM to publish an annual list of federal employees who hold dual citizenship.
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Can Your Union Contract Bring Back Telework? FLRA Rules Against HHS
FLRA upholds a ruling against HHS over canceled telework agreements. Could the decision limit Trump's return-to-office policy at other federal agencies?
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OPM’s 40% Cap on Top Ratings: What It Means for Bonuses and Retirement
OPM now limits agencies to rating 40% of employees at Level 4 or 5. Here is how the cap could affect bonuses, RIF standing and retirement planning.
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AFGE Lost Nearly 95,000 Members. Can Federal Unions Survive Trump’s Policies?
AFGE lost nearly 95,000 reported members in 2025. Federal unions face disrupted dues payments and shrinking reserves, but are they approaching insolvency?