February 13, 2004   SENATOR COLLINS COMMENTS ON DHS PERSONNEL REGULATIONS   WASHINGTON, DC--Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) today commented on the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel regulations, which will be published in the Federal Register next Wednesday. “The personnel regulations unveiled today are the result of months of hard work and collaboration by the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Personnel Management and the employee representatives,” said Senator Collins. “I understand that Secretary Ridge and OPM have pledged to continue the collaborative process with the unions, which is welcome news. As Chairman of the Committee with oversight of DHS and the federal workforce, I encourage their ongoing dialogue and will continue to monitor their progress. “I also will be reviewing the regulations for further details about how DHS plans to consult with the unions on matters affecting the workforce. The details of the implementation matter greatly,” said Senator Collins, who noted that the proposed labor relations system represents a significant change from current practice and that details yet to be determined will be important. “In addition, I am pleased that the new system provides for appeals to the independent Merit Systems Protection Board, which is an important safeguard,” she concluded.   ###   Printable Version   « previous Press Release next Press Release »   1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 February 2004 Press Releases   February 27 - Senator Collins Reflects on Department of Homeland Security’s First-Year Accomplishments   February 27 - Collins, Lieberman Urge Budget Committee to Fund Key Coast Guard Project   February 26 - Senator Collins Praises Education Dept. for Creating Online List of Accredited Institutions   February 26 - GAO Agrees With Chairman Collins That Comprehensive Postal Reform Is “Urgently Needed”   February 20 - Senators Collins, Lieberman Comment on TSA’s Involvement in Obtaining Sensitive Airline Passenger Information   February 13 - Senators Call on TSA to Explain Its Role in Obtaining Sensitive Airline Passenger Information   February 13 current Press Release   February 12 - Senator Collins: Defense Contractors Who Cheat on Their Taxes Must Be Held Accountable   February 12 - Senate, House Committees Release GAO Report On Federal IT Project Management   February 9 - Secretary Ridge Outlines Homeland Security FY ‘05 Budget Before Committee   February 9 - Chairman Collins Joins Senators Fitzgerald and Levin in Introducing Legislation to Reform Mutual Fund Industry   February 6 - Collins Praises Administration's Efforts to Combat Agroterrorism   February 4 - Senator Collins Holds Hearing on Postal Reform   February 4 - Senate Approves Collins, Lieberman Bill to Provide Cutting Edge Counterterrorism Equipment to Communities
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