Three Very Recent FLRA Decisions with Important Holdings
Three new FLRA decisions send a message to arbitrators about the Authority’s philosophy on issues.
FSIP Rethinks Union Rights and Official Time
New members on the FSIP are making a difference on decisions resolving disputes between agencies and unions.
VA and AFGE: A Reversal of Fortunes?
The author says that AFGE’s PR campaign about a collective bargaining agreement with the VA is likely more hype than truth.
HR Managers & Directors, Pay Very Careful Attention to This FLRA Decision!
The author says that a recent FLRA decision reverses previous precedent which will have important implications for HR managers.
Is It Time for FLRA to Rethink Its “National Security” Bargaining Unit Policy?
The author says a recent FLRA case is significant because it goes against previous FLRA case law regarding union representation for national security jobs.
EO Decision Provides a Look into Judge’s Far-Left Philosophy of Collective Bargaining
The author says a recent ruling on President Trump’s executive orders reflects a theory of collective bargaining that is extreme.
DC District Judge Ignores Critical Statutory Provision in Executive Order Case
The author says a recent decision over-turning 3 Executive Orders reflects the judge’s personal opinion rather than what is actually in the law.
DC District Court Judge Makes Jurisdiction Grab in Trump Executive Orders Decision
The author says that a recent court decision to overturn Trump’s executive orders shows a lack of understanding of federal sector collective bargaining.
150 Federal Union Officials Stole Over $4.5 Million From Members Since 2001
Data from the Labor Department provide a glimpse into the number of cases in which federal union officials were involved in theft of union dues.
Are Your Union Officers Violating a Criminal Statute With Your Money?
Is a full time union representative allowed to accept pay from the government as well as the union? The author looks at the issue.
