| Comment Number: | OL-10502287 |
| Received: | 3/1/2005 2:34:13 PM |
| Subject: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Comment |
| Title: | National Security Personnel System |
| CFR Citation: | 5 CFR Chapter XCIX and Part 9901 |
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Comments:
First - Pay - no more automatic grade or step increases. I could be theoretically paid based on performance, that is, if there is any money to pay for increased salaries. Second - Discipline - I could have my pay reduced by up to 10% (unless I am moved into the next lower pay band and then it could be reduced by more than 10%) with almost no real means to appeal. I could be fired just as easily. I have worked for the Federal Government for 30 years.. Third - Union representation - although the Union will still exist, there is no means to force management to abide by any contract except in court which is costly. Many small unions will not be able to support lengthy litigations. I am concerned that funds have not been provided to stand up operational costs for implementation of NSPS. Agencies who are required to implement NSPS changes will be required to fund it from the existing budgets. Everyone has to be trained on NSPS but no additional funds will be available for that training. Am I going to receive the training required to continue to perform my job? What will be the funding source?