Converting Title 32 Technicians to Title 5 Civilian Employees [Updated & Corrected] A controversial provision included in the FY16 National Defense Authorization Act is causing some angst in the National Guard community, in the Nation’s Capital. Section 1053, Management of Military Technicians asks the Secretary of Defense for a report due out soon and in the report, The Secretary of Defense shall convert not fewer than 20 percent of the dual-status military technician positions in general administration, clerical, and financial occupations to positions filled by federal civilian employees under Title 5 (5 USC 3101) Congressional staff are concerned about technicians being involuntarily separated from the National Guard from having their appeals process overseen by the same TAG. ugg bailey button boots Originally, Congressional staff wanted all dual-status technician positions in general administration, clerical, and financial occupations to be converted to Title 5 but there was initial pushback from converting all positions at once. Labor Unions are in favor of this legislation because it grants appeal rights in the event of dismissal, and Title 5 employees have the option of receiving overtime pay and retention bonuses. Adidas Superstar Femme Noire Many, but not all, TAGs and Governors are against the conversion because they fear increased cost burden and decreased authority over dual-status technicians. Key members and staff in the U.S. adidas tubular femme Senate and House of Representatives are in favor of the proposal. The EANGUS National Office understands that it is likely DOD will ask for an extension for its final report. Until the final report, with an implementation plan, is released, it is too early for EANGUS to weigh-in on this issue. EANGUS will continue to fight for TRICARE Reserve Select and retention bonuses regardless of this outcome. EANGUS Signs Support Letter for Servicemember Retirement Improvement Legislation Over the past several months, the EANGUS National Office worked with the staff of Representative Johnson (R-TX) to introduce HR 4381 Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act. New Balance 998 homme This bill would stop the IRS from stifling Guard or Reserve service members’ ability to save for their retirement. asics gel noosa uomo Beginning in 2018, individuals entering the National Guard will receive government-matched retirement contributions in their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts. Adidas Zx 700 Homme Current tax code limits all individuals under the age of 55 to contributing $18,000 toward their retirement each year. nike tn femme 2017 Future members of the National Guard, who max out their employer-contributed retirement account, could lose out on their government-matched TSP accounts. HR 4381 would allow members of the National Guard to max out their employer-contributed retirement account and their government-matched TSP account. Please click here to read our support letter. Adidas Superstar Femme Portee Coalition Update: The Military Coalition (TMC) Guard and Reserves Committee The TMC Guard and Reserves Committee finalized its 2016 legislative priorities. EANGUS and other key staff members from coalition partners will begin meeting Legislators to advocate for health care reform, financial training, veteran status, and improved transition counseling.
Legislative Update 2016-02
