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VA Restricting Salary to Federal Employees Representing Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 9, 2018 10:07 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM issues new guidance to agencies and the VA cuts of use of official time for medical professionals to focus on “putting veterans first.”

Too Little, Too Late

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: October 30, 2018 4:07 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The appeals court sustained an arbitration decision upholding removal of a Senior Corrections Officer from his job due to his unacceptable fraternization with two female inmates.

Judge Strikes Down Most of Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Federal Employee Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 25, 2018 12:35 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal court has dealt a significant blow to President Trump’s executive orders targeting federal employee unions.

Lawmakers Want ED to Resume Bargaining with AFGE

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 27, 2018 12:08 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Two Congressmen are seeking information from the Education Department regarding its decision to institute a new collective bargaining agreement with AFGE.

AFGE Seeking Injunction of One of Trump’s Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 18, 2018 11:47 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

AFGE is seeking an injunction of one of President Trump’s executive orders regarding the use of official time.

AFGE Sues President Trump Over Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 31, 2018 9:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

AFGE has sued President Trump over an Executive Order he recently issued that restricts the use of official time by federal employees.

Federal Labor Relations Authority Issues Landmark Bargaining Decision

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMay 2, 2018 7:55 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The newly constituted FLRA has issued a landmark decision to restrict the bargaining obligation between agencies and unions. Here is a summary and analysis.

Did Some VA Employees Violate Federal Law?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: April 4, 2018 11:51 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

One Congressman is concerned that some VA employees may have violated federal law when they participated in a recent “March on the VA” union rally.

Department of Education v. AFGE: Union Busting or Fiscal Responsibility?

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMarch 17, 2018 12:30 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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AFGE and the Education Department have been battling over a collective bargaining agreement. Is the agency “union busting” or being financially prudent?

Education Says AFGE Waived Rights, Implements Collective Bargaining Agreement

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMarch 14, 2018 5:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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When a union does not respond to an agency proposal after a time, can the agency implement it? Broad action by the Education Department may answer the question.

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