FLRA Issues Guide to Negotiability
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) has announced the issuance of the Guide to Negotiability Under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute.
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FedSmith.com Users Say Snowden is a Traitor
Is Edward Snowden a hero or a traitor for leaking the information about the NSA? FedSmith.com users say he is a traitor in our recent survey.
Federal Bargaining Preparation: Reviewing an Expiring Agreement
As negotiated agreements expire and bargaining appears likely, it is vital for an Agency to take stock of the old contract and assess where it wants negotiations to go. You can be sure the union will come to the table with an agenda; the author asks whether Agency representatives have an agenda of their own and attempts to lay out a framework for development of management’s agenda.
Republicans Introduce Legislation to Challenge NLRB
Republican lawmakers are challenging the National Labor Relations Board with two new pieces of legislation.
Let’s Be Frank: He’s A Hero!
San Diego District’s Palm Desert Letter Carrier Frank Frary recently received a City Hero award for his efforts to save an elderly resident’s home from potential fire.
IRS Employees to be Furloughed Without Pay
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers it will be shut down on Friday, June 14 due to the sequester. Along with the closing, IRS employees will be furloughed for that day without pay.
FedSmith.com Users Say There Will Be Some Fallout from IRS Scandal
FedSmith.com users said in a recent survey that they believe there will be some fallout from the IRS scandal, but the opinions were almost an even split.
White House Suspends Presidential Rank Awards for Senior Executives
The White House has halted the presidential rank awards-the highest awards for federal civil service employees.
An Open Letter to OPM Director Nominee Katherine Archuleta
The author offers his suggestions for Katherine Archuleta, the president’s nominee for OPM Director, and invites FedSmith.com users to share their suggestions as well.
Carrier Takes Steps to Ensure Mail is Safe, Secure
Last November, Highway Contract Route Carrier Tim Howard took steps to ensure the mail he was carrying was safe when his car suddenly burst into flames along his route.
