The author examines the failure of the 1978 civil service reform statute in labor relations and human resources generally and suggests a plan to encourage responsive Agency management, integrity and a restoration of merit to the civil service system while continuing to permit employees to be represented on working conditions.
The “Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2011” would eliminate federal employee union representatives from getting their federal salary while representing a union. The sponsor says it would save about $600 million over five years.
This fervent supporter of Barack Obama was removed for exhorting others while she was at work to support her candidate.
For those who make a career of living and working within the federal establishment, the view of people and their accomplishments can become one-dimensional with clear delineations between what is good and what is bad. Special Counsel Scott Bloch is departing. Many in the government community are applauding and the media is happily joining in.
The author responds to an article published last week in FedSmith calling for an end to the FLRA and calling for some drastic changes in Federal labor relations. This author reaches a different conclusion than that of the original article.
FBI agents have raided the Office of Special Counsel and the home of Special Counsel Scott Bloch.
WHUD’s “Operation FedRent” program has resulted in indicting 34 federal employees (so far).
The 2008 election is already underway. Political passion is stirring in some citizens and the e-mail send button is sitting right in front of you. Think before explaining the rationale for your political passion in a personal message to your friends and colleagues by using that convenient government e-mail system. Here’s why.
A secretary with the USDA is to be given attorney fees and medical expenses along with a new job. Her supervisor has resigned as a result of an investigation by the Office of Special Counsel.
Adding a touch of personality to your e-mail may brighten someone’s day but may also unintentionally irritate or attract unnecessary attention.
