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How Important are Ground Rules for Bargaining?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMay 21, 2021 11:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiApr 28, 2021 1:20 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What is the problem with saying “impact and implementation” with respect to collective bargaining?

Labor Law and Labor Relations

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMar 22, 2021 1:48 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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?

By Bob GilsonMar 2, 2021 8:27 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Can interest based bargaining ultimately be successful in the federal sector?

What Are Some Common Mistakes Made in Collective Bargaining?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiFeb 25, 2021 2:49 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author discusses some of the most egregious mistakes he’s seen made in the collective bargaining process during his career.

What You Need to Know About Interest Based Bargaining

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiFeb 22, 2021 3:09 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What is interest-based bargaining, and how can it be used successfully in federal labor relations?

Is Keeping Bargaining History Notes Worth the Effort?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiFeb 17, 2021 9:23 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Why should bargaining notes be used in federal labor relations?

President Biden: Are We Committed to Repeat Past Failed Policies in Labor Relations?

By Bob GilsonFeb 15, 2021 8:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says the Biden administration appears to be reverting to past labor relations practices. Will it work better this time?

Can Federal Unions Bargain Over Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiFeb 11, 2021 8:46 AM | Updated: Sep 9, 2021 6:44 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Close up of a row of bottles of COVID-19 vaccines

What would a mandatory vaccination for federal employees mean in terms of labor relations?

The Biden Executive Order and Section 7106 (b) (1) Bargaining

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiFeb 8, 2021 8:22 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Labor relations under the Biden administration is changing. What does this mean for bargaining on permissive topics?

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