Comment Number: OL-8800000
Received: 2/14/2005 1:04:22 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 really applaud the focus on merit pay and the move away from seniority being the all-important factor in pay and personnel decisions. However, I am somewhat concerned that some managers could abuse the system. These new regulations are very top-down oriented, and the language concerning input from the mass of workers is very weak. Having suggestions and input into the process is no guarantee of having the workers’ concerns actually listened to or acted upon. I would really like to see more power given to workers and/or unions to have some real input into the final version of this policy and more security from abuse by managers and others in power.