Defense Force Management: The 1990 Reduction-in-Force at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard
NSIAD-91-306
Published: Aug 30, 1991. Publicly Released: Sep 13, 1991.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO evaluated the reduction-in-force (RIF) at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, focusing on: (1) the reasons for RIF; (2) its impact on women and blacks; (3) the appropriateness of using separate job categories for nuclear and ocean engineering work; and (4) the layoff rates for white-collar positions versus blue-collar positions.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of the Navy should develop and issue guidance to Navy activities on how to interpret and use the equal employment opportunity impact analysis, submit such guidance to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management and Personnel as requested in his May 1990 memorandum, and monitor all activities experiencing reductions-in-force to ensure timely and effective implementation of the guidance. |
Closed – Not Implemented
The Navy did not agree with the recommendation. Additional work would be required. The issue will likely be covered in work underway by the Department of Defense (DOD).
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| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of the Navy should direct activities undergoing reductions-in-force to maximize opportunities under the regulations for employees with higher retention factors to qualify and compete for jobs in separate competitive levels with unique requirements. |
Closed – Not Implemented
The Navy did not agree with the recommendation. Additional work would be required. The issue will likely be covered in work underway by DOD.
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Comparative analysisEmployment discriminationEmployee trainingStaff utilizationJob classificationRacial discriminationReductions in forceSeniorityShipyardsWomen