Labor Unions and Employee Groups

In defense of federal employees (Washington Redskins, beware!)

FCW blogger John Klossner does his part to restore the self-esteem of feds who have been the target of so many congressional attacks.

  • By John Klossner

Feds remember Hurricane Katrina

Five years ago, the hurricane hit the Gulf Coast and feds arrived soon after to help with cleanup. Now an employee union wants to hear those stories.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Unions fire back at Gates for insourcing about-face

The American Federation of Government Employees wants answers from Defense Secretary Robert Gates on how his plans to save DOD money will affect insourcing efforts and federal employees.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Contractors hit by labor rights requirement

A procurement rule has taken effect that requires contractors to notify their employees of their labor rights.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

New twists in labor issues on the horizon

The Center for American Progress is advocating that contracts be awarded based on compliance with labor laws and who pays fair and reasonable wages.

  • By Stan Soloway

OPM tells DOD to rebuild ailing NSPS personnel system

The National Security Personnel System should be rebuilt because of systemic problems, a task force finds.

  • By Doug Beizer

Strong guidance needed for insourcing

The hot button issue of insourcing is creating unease, especially in the Defense Department, where weak guidance has produced a sense of confusion among the various components.

  • By Stan Soloway

Senate bill would suspend competitive sourcing

Federal agencies would be encouraged to bring previously contracted work in-house under a new bill introduced by Sen. Barbara Mikulski.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Private tax collectors lose IRS work

The tax agency found that federal employees were more cost effective than the debt contractors.

  • By Mary Mosquera
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