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.
OPM has issued guidance to federal agencies on the use of telework with a union contract in place.
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?
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.
With the confirmation of Anne Wagner, the FLRA will have a full complement. Decisions on pending cases will begin to emerge with a majority of Democrat nominees in place.
The leadership of the FLRA has struggled with vacancies. Two nominations may emerge from the Senate after a recent hearing. The General Counsel position remains vacant.
The author analyzes a recent FSIP decision involving telework at the Federal Election Commission.
Do unions have a right to ratification under the federal labor relations statute?
President Biden has announced his intent to renominate Colleen Duffy Kiko to continue serving as a Member of the FLRA.
A bill in Congress would prohibit agencies from assuming the role of dues withholding for unions. Here is an update on how the FLRA has addressed this issue.
President Biden has nominated a new FLRA General Counsel and FLRA Member. If confirmed, this would return FLRA to full leadership complement.