$15 an Hour for Federal Contractors Is Great. A Union Is Better.
Biden could kick-start labor organizing, without approval from Congress.
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President Biden pauses after signing an executive order, February 24, 2021, in the State Dining Room of the White House.
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After Democrats in March voted down a national $15 minimum wage, President Biden signed an executive order raising it for federal contractors to $15 an hour by 2022. This is an excellent if insufficient step, both for the national Fight for $15 and for low-wage federal contractors. Itâs heartening to see the president use the powers of the executive branch to improve workersâ lives when faced with a setback in Congress. But this is far from the most powerful move Biden, who has proclaimed himself âthe most pro-union president,â could mak
The two companies have made four deals in five months
By Ross Wilkers
May 06, 2021
Two publicly-traded government contractors are either digesting or getting ready to digest the second in pair of acquisitions they made to expand into new markets or grow footprints among current customers.
Here is how Maximus and PAE updated the investment community on their integrations, and some other important items, in quarterly earnings calls Thursday morning.
Maximus
The acquisition of VES should close by the end of June, which coincides with the completion of Maximus’ third fiscal quarter. But the VES business has more than plenty on its to-do list after that happens and work to identify revenue synergy opportunities will be a longer process.
Government Executive U.S. Army veteran Gene Moy, 103, left, of Seattle prepares to get the second shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, from Levone Walton, right, a nurse at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System campus in Seattle. Ted S. Warren / AP Get the latest on need-to-know topics for federal employees delivered to your inbox.
email House Panel Advances Legislation to Expand VA Medical Employee Bargaining Rights
The VA Employee Fairness Act would grant medical professionals the right to bargain over scheduling and official time, and to file grievances over pay disputes.
The House Veterans Affairs Committee on Tuesday voted 17-11 to advance legislation that would expand the collective bargaining rights of medical professionals at the Veterans Affairs Department, allowing them to negotiate over issues related to patient care and clinical competencies.
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email VA Seeks 125% Increase in Diversity and Inclusion Counselors
Lawmakers, stakeholders note that the Veterans Affairs Department has a long way to go to ensure equity in its workforce, particularly within senior executive ranks.
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The Veterans Affairs Department is preparing to significantly boost efforts to diversify its workforce and promises to add staff and resources to improve oversight of equity initiatives across its vast network of facilities and programs.
Lawmakers, outside stakeholders and department officials all suggested at a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on Thursday that VA has a long way to go to ensure fairness within its workforce, noting the available data show inequality is still prevalent and allegations of discrimination are not promptly handled. VA is fielding about 5,700 informal equal employment opportunity complaints an
VA asks for delay in House committee s call for toxic exposure legislation
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Members of Congress are working to unify several bills into comprehensive legislation to serve veterans whose health was affected by toxic airborne substances, including those caused by burn pits, one of which is pictured at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of U.S. Army
May 5 (UPI) While the House Veterans Affairs Committee seeks reforms regarding toxic exposure illnesses, the Veterans Affairs department sought a delay on Wednesday.
Fifteen bills to help veterans suffering from illnesses believed to be caused by overseas exposure to toxic air or materials await action in Congress.