Freedom from Union Dues for Some Federal Employees
The FLRA has published a rule giving federal employees more leeway in canceling the withholding of union dues
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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.
Video Technology at the FLRA
The FLRA is using videoconferencing on a limited basis but it may be useful on a broader scale.
Zipper Clauses, Unions and Lawsuits
FLRA is seeking comments on whether a “zipper clause” is a required bargaining topic; AFGE has sued FLRA and FSIP seeking Senate confirmation of FSIP members.
Should Federal Union Officials Be Paid to Lobby Congress?
FLRA is seeking comments on a proposed rule to restrict use of official time by union representatives to lobby Congress.
Federal Employees and Union Dues
The FLRA is issuing a proposed rule to allow federal employees to more easily cancel a union dues withholding allotment. Comments are due by April 9, 2020.
Federal Employees and Canceling Union Dues
The FLRA has issued a decision overturning a long-standing restriction that made it more difficult to cancel union dues payments.
FLRA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Regulations
The FLRA has extended time for public comments to proposed regulatory changes on federal labor relations issues.
Feeling the Squeeze of Executive Orders
An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.
277 Cases Awaiting General Counsel Confirmation
Unfair labor practices are stalled without a General Counsel at the FLRA.
