Court Cases
Federal Labor Relations Authority Issues Landmark Bargaining Decision
The newly constituted FLRA has issued a landmark decision to restrict the bargaining obligation between agencies and unions. Here is a summary and analysis.
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.
Court Cases
New FLRA Fixes ‘Arbitrary and Capricious’ Case Law of Predecessor
After previously setting two separate standards for reviewing an arbitrator's decision, a recent FLRA decision with its new Members complies with a decision of the DC Circuit court.…
Human Resources
Union Official Time: Why a Basic Change is Needed
The author says that reports of official time issued by OPM are inaccurate and understated. He raises some questions about the use of official time.
Human Resources
Federal Labor Relations: 2018 Predictions (or Maybe Hopes)
The author looks at problems created by the FLRA under past administrations and how the FLRA under the new administration might address them.
Agency News
FLRA Swears in New Members
The FLRA has announced that three individuals have been sworn in as Authority Members after confirmation by the Senate.
Human Resources
DC Court of Appeals Again Sides With Dissent in FLRA Decision
The DC Court of Appeals has again restricted the expansion of bargaining in the federal government as advocated by the FLRA.
Human Resources
Trump Revokes EO Creating Federal Labor Councils
Elections have consequences. President Trump has issued an Executive Order revoking federal labor-management relations councils.
Agency News
Nominees for HR and LR in Federal Government
President Trump has nominated 3 people to fill significant positions in federal human resources and labor relations.
Human Resources
It’s Time to Reform Federal Labor Relations
The author says that if America is serious about having an efficient government, federal union activity must be balanced with meeting mission needs.
Agency News
FSIP Members Nominated; Decisions to Resume
President Trump intends to nominate members to the FSIP which will allow decisions to now be issued again on pending impasse-dispute cases.