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Telework: Trendy Hot Issue, Long Term Policy Goal or Political Plum?
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Telework
DLA
Wed May 20, 2009 9:09 AM
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I've been teleworking for over 2 years now and love it. I find that I am even more productive when working from home. There are few distractions and no ringing telephones. It is a very efficient way to work but does require self discipline. I have no doubt that there are many employees who should not be considered for this type of work. I think the supervisor should be able to determine who would do well without direct supervision.
I feel priviledged to be able to work from home two days a week. It not only saves on gasoline, it saves on paper since we cannot print from home for security reasons. It has forced me to become more efficient with the use of paper. I now write the relevant information down instead of printing out copies.
Telework
USDA
Wed May 20, 2009 9:15 AM
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Thanks for the article. Finally, someone who can articulate the way I feel about telework. Given all this significant issues facing the Federal government, it is hard to grasp way this is where attention and resources are being focused.
Telework and security
USDA
Wed May 20, 2009 9:17 AM
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I am in agreement that many of those who would prefer the opportunity to telework live in the Dc suburbs but that is where many Feds live. That said think of the age of the building and the systems they hold and the fact that is something were to occur in the District (as simple as the loss of bridges or rail) that would affect personnel getting to their offices the Fed could be shut down. This is probably the case with Feds in other major metro areas. If we decentralized our duty stations for at least a couple days a week or PP the we not only have an environmental and morale benefit then we also have a potentially leaner, more agile staff who is probably going to be more dedicated to the mission of public service.
Get Real. Telework a great idea.
DoD
Wed May 20, 2009 9:27 AM
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Obviosly there is going to be positions that require Feds or Contractors to be on-site to do the welding. To suggest otherwise is irresponsible. If Managers were not so afraid of having to do their jobs, telework would be easy. But there I go again, thinking that Supervisors don't know how to Manage their employees unless they are standing over their shoulders. What is the Govt coming to when we can't utilize technology to the extent that may one day lead the way for transforming the work place.
Telework for union reps entitled to offical time
private law firm, Kraft Eisenmann Alden, PLLC
Wed May 20, 2009 9:42 AM
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In AFGE Council 236 and GSA, Fed. Supply Serv., Auburn, WA, 63 FLRA No. 82 (April 17, 2009), the Authority held that an agreement allowing a union rep to perform representational duties on official time while working from a remote location is lawful and enforceable unless another law prohibits the agreement. At the very least, union leaders who need to work remotely because of temporary disability, FMLA reasons, etc., should have the same opportunities to telecommute as other unit employees.
Re: Telework for union reps entitled to offical time
FLRA
Wed May 20, 2009 11:16 AM
Please don't try to confuse the public. In the case you cite, the FLRA let stand an arbitrator's award. As you know, the grounds for setting aside an arbitrator's award are very narrow. The case in no way established a right for union reps to telework. In fact, this is still unsettled law and you should have made that clear.
Stick To Your Guns
UMW (AFL-CIO)
Wed May 20, 2009 9:48 AM
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I can recall when we were going through a big negotiation with the mine owners we proposed teleworking for our people knowing that we would be hard pressed to get it. This was before the era of interest based bargaining and partnership, mind you. What we got was a concession from the owners; one that I am convinced we would have never gotten otherwise. In return for our dropping our insistence on teleworking we got those little headlights on our helmets and a relief canary in case the primary canary was ill or was overcome. Let that be a lesson.
What's so hard to understand?
Dept of Education
Wed May 20, 2009 10:09 AM
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Many of us in the Federal Government do research related work, develop policies, monitor programs and do most of it by computer and telephone. Working at home has proven to be more efficient since there are no distractions for those who have to "concentrate." I would like to see the day when all offices comply and those who have the types of jobs they can do two or three days at home are involved in telework programs. I would like to see less congestion in the city, people sharing offices and conserving the huge amount of space employees consume. There are too many positives to name. As a teleworker and commuter, my working 2 days at home keeps me on top of my work and home life and rest time, thus more productive.