New Rules for Federal Unions
The Department of Labor has issued new rules that require union members be notified of their rights as members of a union.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Alternate Discipline: A Useful Tool
What is “alternative discipline” of a federal employee and how is it implemented?
How to Work a Federal Employee Grievance Effectively and Fairly
What are the steps a supervisor or manager should take in analyzing and responding to a grievance? Here is guidance on how to approach an issue that can create problems if not done carefully and thoughtfully.
Negotiating a Federal Employee’s Resignation: A Useful Tool for Managers
There is a tool available to agencies that, if used wisely and with some skill, can end an employment relationship in a mutually agreeable manner.
Bargaining Changes – How to Meet Your Objectives When Negotiating Outside the Labor Agreement (Part II)
Negotiating changes in an agency during the life of a labor agreement can be time-consuming and expensive. Here are suggestions from an experienced management negotiator about how to cut down the time required to get through this process.
Bargaining Changes – How to Meet Your Objectives When Negotiating Outside the Labor Agreement
Federal managers who want to make changes for employees represented by a union during the life of a labor contract often feel frustrated by the time, effort and cost involved. Here is advice on how to cut down the time necessary to go through the bargaining process.
What Factors Make A Good Labor Relations Program?
What factors are necessary to have a good, effective labor relations program in a federal agency? Here are some criteria.
10 Things Agency Management Can Do to be More Effective in Labor Relations (Part 2)
What steps can a federal agency take to make its labor relations program more effective? Here are suggestions in part two of the two-part series.
10 Things Agency Management Can Do to be More Effective in Labor Relations (Part 1)
What steps can a federal agency take to make its labor relations program more effective? Here are suggestions in part one of a two-part series.
The Best Employee Problem Solving Tool in the Box (part 4)
Here are the possible consequences when providing an employee with a guidance and direction memo.
