OPM Asks FLRA for Decision on Letting Folks Quit the Union Quickly
OPM has asked FLRA to issue guidance on precedent for revoking federal employees’ union dues assignments. Interested persons can comment on the situation.
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FLRA/FMCS Pilot Program to Speed Up Labor Negotiations
An agreement between FLRA and FMCS is an attempt to speed up federal labor negotiations by focusing on negotiability appeals.
Case Decided in Under 20 Years?
A federal labor relations case can take months, years or decades. Here is an example.
Conflict of Interest and Statutory Violation at Merit Systems Protection Board?
The author describes a potential conflict of interest between two labor unions.
House Democrats Try to Bully FLRA Chair at Hearing
The author says a recent House Committee hearing on the FLRA served to attack the agency’s chairman and showed the Congressmen’s lack of knowledge about the law.
Three Very Recent FLRA Decisions with Important Holdings
Three new FLRA decisions send a message to arbitrators about the Authority’s philosophy on issues.
Who Decides When Work Gets Done: Employee or Supervisor?
A recent FLRA case addresses whether federal employees or agencies decide when work gets performed.
Filling Out the Impasses Panel
President Trump has reappointed two FSIP members. What impact will this have on federal employees’ case decisions?
President Nominates FLRA General Counsel
A nomination has been made for the position of General Counsel at the FLRA. How many cases are being held pending confirmation of a new GC?
FLRA Seeks Briefs on Attorney’s Fees Questions
In an unusual move, the FLRA is providing for filing amici briefs on a case concerning an award of attorney fees in the federal labor relations context.
