FLRA’s New Union Dues Rule Faces Legal Test: Right Policy, Wrong Process?
A new FLRA rule eases canceling union dues. Unions dislike it and may win in court if judges find the agency violated APA rulemaking.
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Stay current with the latest Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) news, case decisions, and policy shifts. This section tracks the impact of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute on the civil service, including critical rulings on Unfair Labor Practices (ULPs), negotiability appeals, and arbitration exceptions. Whether you are following the confirmation of new FLRA Board members, updates from the Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP), or changes to union representation rights under recent Executive Orders, find the expert analysis and reporting that federal employees and labor relations specialists need to navigate the modern federal workplace.
FLRA’s Power Shift: Faster Decisions, Political Control, and Nationwide Union Bargaining Units
A new FLRA regulation speeds up decisions but shifts power to political appointees—raising stakes for large nationwide bargaining units that preserve union security and stability.
FLRA Reverses Course on Union Dues Cancellation Rule
The FLRA withdrew its 2022 proposal to limit when federal employees can cancel union dues, keeping the current rule: cancel anytime after one year.
FLRA Realignment Highlights Sharp Shift in Federal Labor Relations
FLRA closes Chicago office, scraps ADR unit, and updates jurisdictions under an executive order, marking a major shift in federal labor relations and union power.
Bills Introduced to Fight Trump’s Restrictions on Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Employees
Bills introduced recently in Congress would protect collective bargaining rights for federal employees.
Explaining the Legal Morass: District Court Reinstates Fired FLRA Member
Independent federal agencies that decide federal employee appeals are in a state of confusion. Who is in office and for how long?
The Federal Labor Relations Statute and Collective Bargaining Agreements Are Currently Unenforceable
Federal employee unions may find there are no enforcement mechanisms available under the labor relations statute or a collective bargaining agreement. Here is why.
Does OPM’s New Guidance Put an End to Telework?
OPM has issued guidance to federal agencies on the use of telework with a union contract in place.
Trump Says Feds Must Return to Office: DOGE Acts Would Limit Telework
The incoming Trump administration is trying to cut telework while federal employee unions have been working to expand it. What is likely to happen next year?
Canceling Union Dues Withholding May Require Going to Court
The FLRA may revert to more restrictions on canceling union dues. How difficult can it be to cancel? In this case, a federal employee went to court and is still trying about 3 years later.
