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FLRA
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.
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.
Bill to Prevent VA Union “Bribes”
A bill has been introduced in the House to restrict AFGE from offering new employees money to immediately join the union.
Trump Executive Orders Gain New Life
Recent action by the Court of Appeals in Washington breathes new life into President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting the federal workforce.
