| Comment Number: | OL-10507872 |
| Received: | 3/14/2005 3:38:15 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:
I have concerns about changes to the work rules known as the National Security Personnel System (NSPS). I have worked for DOD since 1982. I am against the new system for the following reasons: - There is a significant difference between what Congress approved and the new authorities - Do not agree Secretary should have "chain of command" authority over civilains - There has been no information sharing from DOD and no response to union requests for specific information - Pay for Performance system will reduce salaries and morale. It is too autocratic and will destroy teamwork. Majority of workers feel cheated when advancement, promotion and pay decisions are given over to the sole discreation of a supervisor. For these reasons, I oppose the implementation of NSPS and I urge you to act to instruct the Secretary of Defense to halt any further development of NSPS unless and until the Pentagon is willing to substantively address the issues raised by the United DOD Workers Coalition.