Getting a Government Job – A Second Look
Our readers provided us with insightful feedback in response to a recent article on getting a government job. It seems many federal employees agree that the federal hiring system is in need of reform.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Getting a Government Job – It May Not Be as Easy as you Think
While the government has been taking steps in the right direction to recruit new applicants, the application process still falls short in several areas. This is the story of one applicant’s experience with the federal job search.
Will Unions Represent Employees at the Transportation Security Administration?
Unions can be excluded from representing employees at TSA. Authority of the President to exclude employees from union representation is the crux of the dispute over the Homeland Security Dept. Will President exercise that authority at TSA?
No Blood, No Foul, No Unfair Labor Practice
Political battle arises over the creation of the Department of Homeland Security but this recent decision from the FLRA may give the Administration ammunition in its argument that the current program isn’t efficient or effective.
Politics and Unions: FOP Has Significant Influence In Administration on Law Enforcement Issues
The Fraternal Order of Police has significant influence in the Bush Administration.
Politics, Money, and Unions: Reality Strikes Home In the Department of Homeland Security
Federal employee unions gave big bucks to the Democrats in previous elections. Now that a Republican occupies the White House, it isn’t surprising that they don’t have much influence.
