The Swing of the Pendulum
Labor relations laws change depending on the administration in power. The author looks at how rules governing unions have changed since the 90s.
Bargaining
Zipper Clauses and Federal Employee Unions
The FLRA has issued a policy statement that a zipper clause in a federal union agreement is a required subject of bargaining.
Federal Employee Unions’ Bargaining Must Avoid Trivia
The FLRA has issued a decision to require bargaining only on topics with a substantial impact on working conditions for federal employees.
Is This the End of Face to Face Bargaining?
Will COVID-19 force the way traditional collective bargaining has been conducted to change?
Court of Appeals Overturns FLRA on Bargaining Issue
A Court of Appeals has expanded the scope of bargaining in the federal government by overturning a decision of the FLRA.
OPM Launches New Collective Bargaining Database
OPM has launched a new database to make collective bargaining agreements available to the public.
Warren Proposes Expanded Collective Bargaining for Federal Employees
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is promising to expand collective bargaining in the federal workforce if elected.
Lawmakers Make a Stand for Collective Bargaining
A group of House Members are urging Congress to pass legislation to defend federal employees’ collective bargaining rights.
Senate Bill Would Give TSA Officers Collective Bargaining Rights
Both the House and Senate have now introduced bills to give full collective bargaining rights to TSA officers.
Is It Time for FLRA to Rethink Its “National Security” Bargaining Unit Policy?
The author says a recent FLRA case is significant because it goes against previous FLRA case law regarding union representation for national security jobs.
