By Nicole Ogrysko, Federal News Network Congress again has its eyes on the Thrift Savings Plan. Each month, FMA writes a partner column that is published by FEDManager.com. The following was originally published in the June 8, 2021 issue of FEDManager.com. The past year has featured a significant expansion of paid leave for federal employees. Among these new benefits is an additional 15 weeks of emergency paid sick leave for feds who require time off due to either showing symptoms of Covid-19, or in order to take care of a family member who is suffering from Covid-19. Another expansion of paid leave from the past year is the extension of 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all feds with a newborn, newly adopted, or newly fostered child. Now, Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) is making efforts to expand on this paid leave program. On June 30, Reps. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Tom Cole (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, in the House of Representatives. The bill, which FMA has endorsed, would allow FERS employees to make catch-up retirement contributions for temporary service. Kilmer and Cole introduced similar legislation in the 116th Congress. FMA applauds these legislators for their continuing effort on this issue. Rep. Kilmer quoted FMA Chapter 14 (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard) President James Cappa in his press release upon introduction. "The Federal Managers Association (FMA) appreciates the support, time and efforts from both Representatives Kilmer (D-WA6) and Representative Cole (R-OK4) on the introduction of the Bipartisan bill "Federal Retirement Fairness Act". Federal workers would like to see this inequality corrected and allow Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) employees to make deposits (buy-back the time) in the same manner as CSRS employees,” Cappa said. Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) begins Sunday, May 2! This is a week set aside to honor and promote the work you and your fellow civil servants do every day. Please explore the information provided below to learn about ways you can participate and join the celebration! Federal Managers Groups Largely Support Trump OPM Pick By Erich Wagner, Government Executive The Trump administration’s nomination of George Nesterczuk to serve as director of the Office of Personnel Management is already making waves among groups that represent federal workers. While groups representing managers voiced varying levels of support for the announcement Wednesday, a union official was warier of the choice.
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