Is Using Mediation in Federal Bargaining Useful?
How and why is mediation used in federal sector collective bargaining?
Bargaining
What’s the Status of Your Labor Relations?
The new administration has brought about significant federal labor relations changes. How will agency bargaining agreements be impacted?
Did You Ever Want to Be a Plumtrician?
Procedures and appropriate arrangements are an important subject in bargaining. The author illustrates how these work with a hypothetical case study.
Can You Pass the Collective Bargaining Quiz?
How much do you know about collective bargaining? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge.
The Mystery of Bargaining Over Management Rights
Can a federal union bargain over management rights? As the author explains, the answer is not so simple.
Agency Head Review – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
By law, bargaining agreements are subject to approval by agency heads. The author lists the good and bad that can be inherent with this process.
How Important are Ground Rules for Bargaining?
Ground rules are important for conducting negotiations in bargaining. These are some suggestions on how to use them effectively.
Why Do People Still Say Impact and Implementation?
What is the problem with saying “impact and implementation” with respect to collective bargaining?
Labor Law and Labor Relations
The author says that to be successful in federal labor relations, you must know both the law and the relationship between labor and management.
Back to Imposing Interest Based Bargaining… Really?
Can interest based bargaining ultimately be successful in the federal sector?
