How Important is the Selection of the Members of a Collective Bargaining Team?
It is important for bargaining teams to be chosen properly. These are some guidelines for selecting bargaining team members.
Author: Joe Swerdzewski
Procedures and Appropriate Arrangements Bargaining
Procedures and appropriate arrangements are the replacement for impact and implementation bargaining. What are they and where do they come from?
The FLRA and Politics
The author says he is concerned that politics may be causing the FLRA to lose credibility.
Developing an Investigative Plan
An investigative plan sets forth how to conduct an investigation along with important details needed. This is an overview of the key parts it should contain.
Is the Description of the Bargaining Unit Accurate?
Bargaining unit descriptions often become outdated. These are some things both parties must consider when this happens.
Bargaining in Good Faith
What constitutes bad faith bargaining? These are examples of evidence the FLRA will consider in making this decision.
What’s a Past Practice?
What constitutes a past practice in labor relations? In what cases can a past practice be considered illegal?
What You Can and Cannot Say or Do to Union Representatives and Employees in a Bargaining Unit
What constitutes protected statements or actions between management and bargaining unit employees?
Is Using Mediation in Federal Bargaining Useful?
How and why is mediation used in federal sector collective bargaining?
The Supervisor as Communicator
Communication between supervisors and their employees is often lacking. This assessment can help to gain insights regarding workplace communication.
