Court Cases
Are Apparent Factional Battles at AFGE Challenging Union President?
Internal politics at AFGE, which represents more Federal employees than any other union in the Federal sector, are getting interesting.
AFGE
Court Cases
No Damages For OPM Data Breach
A federal court has sided in favor of OPM and one of its contractors in lawsuits filed by AFGE and NTEU seeking damages in the data breaches that…
Human Resources
American Federation of Government Employees Still the Most Corrupt Union in the U.S.A.
According to data from the Department of Labor, AFGE leads other federal unions in convictions involving corruption since 2015. The author provides an analysis.
Agency News
A Good Week For AFGE In Republican-Controlled House
AFGE scored several legislative victories in the House of Representatives last week.
Court Cases
Union Official Sues AFGE for Defamation
A district court has refused to dismiss a defamation action brought by a local union official against the union and at least one AFGE representative, thus giving this…
Human Resources
Congress Passes VA Accountability Bill
The VA Accountability Bill has passed Congress. It will change human resources processes for taking action against agency employees.
Pay & Benefits
Dueling Statistics on Federal Employee Pay
A House committee held a hearing on federal employee compensation. Interest groups are out in force. Here is a summary of competing arguments.
Human Resources
Legislation Cutting Some Federal Employees’ Pensions Advances in House
A bill that would penalize a federal employee's pension when acting primarily as a union representative has advanced in the House.
Human Resources
Federal Employee Unions and the Official Time Reform Act
A new bill would reduce retirement income for some federal employees working as federal union representatives while being paid by the federal government.
Human Resources
House Committee Hearing Scrutinizes Use of Official Time at VA
Does the use of official time at the VA improve veterans' care, and how much official time is actually used by employees? A recent House Committee hearing sought…