Telework: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
The author analyzes a recent FSIP decision involving telework at the Federal Election Commission.
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Union Ratification and the Labor Statute: Does the Union Really Have a Statutory Right to Ratification?
Do unions have a right to ratification under the federal labor relations statute?
Former FLRA Chairman Renominated for FLRA Board
President Biden has announced his intent to renominate Colleen Duffy Kiko to continue serving as a Member of the FLRA.
Federal Employees and Union Dues Withholding: The Controversy Continues
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.
Will FLRA Return to Full Leadership? Biden Nominates Two for Senior Positions
President Biden has nominated a new FLRA General Counsel and FLRA Member. If confirmed, this would return FLRA to full leadership complement.
Supreme Court Decision Resolves Labor Relations Jurisdiction and National Guard Status
In a 7-2 decision, the US Supreme Court upholds the role of the FLRA for National Guard technicians represented by a union.
Continuing Confusion Over FLRA General Counsel Position
The GAO has issued a decision impacting the federal labor relations program. The FLRA general counsel was found by GAO to be serving in violation of the law.
FLRA Likely to Impose Restrictions on Canceling Payment of Union Dues in 2023
The FLRA is proposing to reinstitute restrictions on when union dues payments can be canceled by a federal employee.
Can the FLRA General Counsel Seek an Injunction to Stop Violations of the Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute?
Under what circumstances can the FLRA General Counsel seek an injunction to top Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute violations?
The FLRA and Politics
The author says he is concerned that politics may be causing the FLRA to lose credibility.
