Court Cases
Judge Strikes Down Most of Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Federal Employee Unions
A federal court has dealt a significant blow to President Trump's executive orders targeting federal employee unions.
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Human Resources
Lawmakers Want ED to Resume Bargaining with AFGE
Two Congressmen are seeking information from the Education Department regarding its decision to institute a new collective bargaining agreement with AFGE.
Human Resources
AFGE Seeking Injunction of One of Trump’s Executive Orders
AFGE is seeking an injunction of one of President Trump's executive orders regarding the use of official time.
Human Resources
AFGE Sues President Trump Over Executive Order
AFGE has sued President Trump over an Executive Order he recently issued that restricts the use of official time by federal employees.
Court Cases
Federal Labor Relations Authority Issues Landmark Bargaining Decision
The newly constituted FLRA has issued a landmark decision to restrict the bargaining obligation between agencies and unions. Here is a summary and analysis.
Human Resources
Did Some VA Employees Violate Federal Law?
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.
Agency News
Department of Education v. AFGE: Union Busting or Fiscal Responsibility?
AFGE and the Education Department have been battling over a collective bargaining agreement. Is the agency "union busting" or being financially prudent?
Human Resources
Education Says AFGE Waived Rights, Implements Collective Bargaining Agreement
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.
Court Cases
New FLRA Fixes ‘Arbitrary and Capricious’ Case Law of Predecessor
After previously setting two separate standards for reviewing an arbitrator's decision, a recent FLRA decision with its new Members complies with a decision of the DC Circuit court.…
Court Cases
Court Slaps Down AFGE on Its Efforts to Avoid Reinstatement of National Union Official
Following a court’s order to undo the removal of the National Secretary-Treasurer of AFGE, Eugene Hudson, the union tried to get the court to issue an emergency stay…