Union Ratification and the Labor Relations Statute
In the federal sector, union members ratify an agreement with an agency before it becomes final. Is the ratification process is a right granted by the labor relations statute?
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In the federal sector, union members ratify an agreement with an agency before it becomes final. Is the ratification process is a right granted by the labor relations statute?
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