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Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing

VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.

By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner

2 years ago

Col. Matt Benigni, the chief data officer at Army Futures Command, listens to a question during an Oct. 11, 2022, Defense News event at the Association of the U.S. Army annual conference.

Pentagon urged to kill alternate pay plan for Army Futures Command lab

The Pentagon claims in its proposal that the demo project gives it an advantage in recruiting a skilled workforce that is in high demand.

By Molly Weisner

2 years ago

Union urges ending Pentagon’s civilian hiring caps

America’s largest federal employee union is urging lawmakers to repeal statutory limits on the number of civilian workers at the Pentagon, some which date back more than 30 years.

3 years ago

Have the DoD’s special hiring practices hurt more than helped?

The union representing many Department of Defense employees argues that special hiring authorities are the reason the agency struggles to fill out its workforce.

By Jessie Bur

4 years ago

Union officials praise plans for investigation into accusations of racism at Veterans Affairs

GAO officials plan a full examination of the charges in early 2021.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Will feds receive hazard pay during COVID-19?

Two efforts currently underway could guarantee hazard pay for federal employees required to work with the public or in crowded offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Jessie Bur

5 years ago