Biden Nominates New FRTIB, FLRA Members
President Biden has nominated several individuals to serve in key positions at the FRTIB and FLRA.
FLRA
Court of Appeals Throws Out Discovery of “Unwritten Contractual Right”
A Court of Appeals has upheld a decision by the FLRA in a long-simmering dispute involving AFGE and the Bureau of Prisons.
Why Do People Still Say Impact and Implementation?
What is the problem with saying “impact and implementation” with respect to collective bargaining?
Labor Law and Labor Relations
The author says that to be successful in federal labor relations, you must know both the law and the relationship between labor and management.
Dealing with FLRA’s CADRO: Keep Your Hand on Your Wallet!
The FLRA recently announced the reestablishment of CADRO. The author advises proceeding carefully when dealing with this office.
Leadership Changes at the FLRA
President Biden has appointed a new FLRA Chairman. Here is the current leadership line-up at the agency.
What Happens Next in Federal Labor Relations Under a New President?
The author looks at what changes are likely to take place in federal labor relations under a new administration.
FLRA: Immigration Judges are Management Officials
The FLRA has concluded that immigration judges are management officials and should not be in a bargaining unit represented by a federal employee union.
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.
Creating a New Class of Federal Employees
A new executive order has been issued creating a new hiring schedule to make make it faster and easier to hire and fire some federal employees.
