Tag: AFGE
AFGE Lawsuit Says Federal Employees Can’t Be Forced to Work During Shutdown
AFGE filed a lawsuit today against the government which claims that requiring federal employees to work during a shutdown without pay is a violation of the Constitution.
Must Reads for Managers: Federal Union Steward Guides
The Author provides links to various Federal employee union guides prepared specifically for shop stewards. Supervisors and managers who must deal with union representatives and with such issues as employee performance discipline, grievances in a unionized environment should put these on their critical reading lists.
National Labor Council’s First Meeting: AFGE Bashes HR and LR Staffs
AFGE took the opportunity to of the National Council on Labor Management Relations to try to keep HR and LR staffs away from participating in prospective Agency Forums. The Author gives a rundown on the meeting and the information provided.
Bill Favoring Fed Retirees Opposed by Unions
A Senate bill would give federal retirees the ability to collect their annuity and also a federal salary if they return to work.
AFGE Attacks FLRA General Counsel (GC) Over Proposed Changes
The vast majority of unfair labor practice allegations are filed by unions against agencies. Determining the winner or loser in these cases often depends on getting information and who has the power to get the information. Proposed changes to the regulations have generated a response from the largest federal employee union. Here is a summary and observations from an experienced labor relations professional who worked for several agencies.
“It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Business”
Press releases are written to provide a favorable image of an organization or to create an unfavorable image of another person or organization. Federal employee unions issue lots of press releases. Sometimes, the unions attack each other. Here is an example and an analysis of what the press releases really mean.
AFGE Intensifies Political Attacks
AFGE is increasing its political exposure with a series of political ads for the 2004 presidential election
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