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Change in Government: Barack Obama's Letters to AFGE President John Gage: Part 2
This is the second part of changes that Senator Barack Obama says will occur in agencies under his administration. In letters to AFGE's National President, the future president outlines priorities for major departments during his term of office.

Posted: November 17, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Change in Government: Barack Obama's Letters to AFGE President John Gage
What changes will federal employees see in agencies under an Obama administration? In letters to AFGE's National President, the future president outlines priorities for major departments during his term of office.

Posted: November 13, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Federal Unions' Top Ten Goals for an Obama Presidency?
America has a President-Elect. Federal unions supported Barack Obama and are counting on him to reverse their fortunes after eight long years of President George Bush. What should they push to accomplish and what should their priorities be? The author provides some ideas on what might be coming in an Obama administration.

Posted: November 6, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

MSPB Endorses Alternative Discipline, Encourages Training for Managers and Practitioners
MSPB's Chairman McPhie says "Alternative discipline is a great tool for supervisors to consider if they have an employee who is engaging in misconduct". The Board encouraged agencies to train managers and practitioners on the subject.

Posted: October 28, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Reaching a Settlement: Potential Problems and How to Avoid Regrets
Settling a case can be quicker, cheaper and easier for everyone involved. This article explains some of the problems with negotiated settlements and offers solutions on how to prevent them.

Posted: October 22, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

FLRA Has a Quorum but Still No General Counsel
FLRA Chairman and member confirmed by the Senate providing a quorum that permits decisions to be issued. The nomination for General Counsel at the FLRA is still pending.

Posted: October 20, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Chilling the Rancor: Suggestions for Federal Union Officials Likely to Produce Positive Results in Labor Relations
The author offers some suggestions to Federal union officials in developing productive relationships with Agency officials. Having served as a representative of both employees and management in his career, the author discusses barriers he has seen created by attitudes that appear widespread in the Federal union community.

Posted: October 10, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities and Merit System Principles
This former human resources director and experienced trainer of federal employees and supervisors says that merit system principles are often unknown to people who may be responsible for implementing them.

Posted: September 12, 2008 | Full Story | Discuss this Article

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