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The Federal Labor Relations Statute and Collective Bargaining Agreements Are Currently Unenforceable

By Dave FederMar 10, 2025 11:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal employee unions may find there are no enforcement mechanisms available under the labor relations statute or a collective bargaining agreement. Here is why.

Telework: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

FedSmith.com author Darryl RobertsBy Darryl RobertsNov 16, 2023 2:25 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The author analyzes a recent FSIP decision involving telework at the Federal Election Commission.

AFGE Tackles Legality of FSIP Appointments

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 17, 2022 12:18 PM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment

AFGE challenged the authority of the Impasses Panel seeking to overturn a decision issued to resolve a bargaining dispute in HUD.

Biden Nominates New FSIP Members

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 24, 2021 9:52 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Biden has announced his intent to nominate new members to the FSIP.

Rejection: DC District Court Upholds FSIP Authority With Trump Appointees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 20, 2021 9:59 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The DC District Court dismissed a case filed by a federal employee union seeking to overturn a decision of the FSIP because FSIP members were not confirmed by the Senate.

Biden Administration to Replace Impasse Panel Members

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 3, 2021 1:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Biden administration is replacing members of the FSIP after complaints and lawsuits by unions opposed to recent FSIP decisions.

What Happens Next in Federal Labor Relations Under a New President?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiNov 18, 2020 9:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author looks at what changes are likely to take place in federal labor relations under a new administration.

The Swing of the Pendulum

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiOct 27, 2020 1:52 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Labor relations laws change depending on the administration in power. The author looks at how rules governing unions have changed since the 90s.

Who Decides What is An Effective and Efficient Government?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiSep 12, 2020 12:37 PM | Updated: Oct 8, 2020 1:24 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says that official time represents an issue of who gets to decide what constitutes an effective and efficient government.

Zipper Clauses, Unions and Lawsuits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 6, 2020 11:48 AM | Updated: Oct 9, 2020 10:31 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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.

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