Human Resources
Another Proposal to Restrict Official Time by Unions
A new bill in the House would eliminate use of official time by federal employee unions.
Human Resources
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Human Resources
Witness Collaboration in Arbitration
Avoiding collusion between witnesses in a hearing is important. Here are suggestions for preparing a case.
Human Resources
DOJ Asks for Immediate Enforcement of LR Executive Orders
DOJ has requested that the Court of Appeals allow immediate enforcement of Executive Orders on labor relations.
Human Resources
Supreme Court Decision, Union Dues and Federal Employees
The FLRA is soliciting comments on an issue involving revocation of union dues for federal employees.
Human Resources
Appeals Court Allows Trump Executive Orders On Labor Relations To Go In Effect. What Happens Next?
An appeals court recently overturned a decision on several executive orders impacting labor relations. What happens now?
Human Resources
OPM Suggests Teleworking to Beat the Summer Heat
The Washington, DC area is under a heat advisory, and OPM is reminding agencies of workplace flexibilities to help employees beat the heat.
Human Resources
Is it Time to Leave Government?
Is now a good time to leave your government job? The author says the answer depends on many things.
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OPM Asks FLRA for Decision on Letting Folks Quit the Union Quickly
OPM has asked FLRA to issue guidance on precedent for revoking federal employees' union dues assignments. Interested persons can comment on the situation.
Human Resources
Background Investigations Are Moving From OPM To DoD – What Happens Next Will Make Or Break Them
The author says there are some important best practices that should be followed in moving background investigations to DoD.
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Federal Union Strategy: Stonewall Contract Negotiations
The author says that unions have recently resorted to stonewalling collective bargaining proposals they don't like rather than negotiating.