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Are Executive Orders Contributing to the Death of Interest-Based Bargaining?

FedSmith.com author Darryl RobertsBy Darryl RobertsFeb 19, 2025 1:31 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Interest-based bargaining faces challenges in federal negotiations due to political mandates, prompting a blend of traditional and interest-based methods.

Union Ratification and the Labor Statute: Does the Union Really Have a Statutory Right to Ratification?

FedSmith.com author Darryl RobertsBy Darryl RobertsOct 30, 2023 2:03 PM | Updated: Nov 16, 2023 2:30 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Do unions have a right to ratification under the federal labor relations statute?

Let’s Eliminate 7106 (b)(1) Permissive Bargaining

FedSmith.com author Darryl RobertsBy Darryl RobertsSep 21, 2023 1:33 PM | Updated: Nov 16, 2023 2:30 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author suggests ways to make the bargaining process more efficient.

What Are Methods and Means of Performing Work?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJun 13, 2023 3:03 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Biden mandated Section 7106 (b)(1) bargaining via Executive Order. What does this mean in terms of methods and means of performing work?

Ground Rules Checklist

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJan 19, 2023 4:07 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

This is a basic list of provisions to consider when negotiating over collective bargaining ground rules.

Losing Sight of the Goal in a Negotiation

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiOct 4, 2022 9:11 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

If you lose sight of your goal during a negotiation, it can create problems for you.

Covered By is Alive and Well

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiAug 18, 2022 9:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that the concept of “covered by” in bargaining is here to stay.

How Important is the Selection of the Members of a Collective Bargaining Team?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiAug 1, 2022 2:08 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

It is important for bargaining teams to be chosen properly. These are some guidelines for selecting bargaining team members.

Procedures and Appropriate Arrangements Bargaining

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJul 12, 2022 8:29 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Procedures and appropriate arrangements are the replacement for impact and implementation bargaining. What are they and where do they come from?

FLRA Control Returns to Democrats After Senate Confirms Biden Nominee

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 15, 2022 6:52 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:04 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of a new Member of the FLRA. Her confirmation returns control of the agency to Democrats.

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