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Labor Relations

Explore the intricacies of federal labor relations through our curated collection of articles. Delve into the dynamics of labor relations for federal employees and gain valuable insights into the roles of federal unions and the complexities of collective bargaining in the federal sector.

National Security vs. Union Rights: Court of Appeals Sides with National Security

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 22, 2025 11:35 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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National security vs. union rights is in the forefront of a recent DC Court of Appeals decision reviewing an Executive Order.

National Security and Federal Employee Unions: The Battle to Restrict Unions Continues

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 17, 2025 2:25 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A State Department union challenged the Executive Order restricting union involvement in State and USAID. The decision upheld an injunction against the Order.

Bridging the Divide: Lessons from Labor Relations Therapy

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJun 5, 2025 2:47 PM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 6:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author describes his journey from law-focused labor relations to people-centered ‘labor therapy,’ fostering trust, dialogue, and lasting workplace improvements.

Dueling Court Decisions: Status of Judicial Review of Executive Order on Unions and National Security

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 21, 2025 1:30 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The President’s Executive Order restricting union representation in several agencies for national security reasons is again under attack by a DC district court judge. Here is the latest.

National Security or Union Busting? The Debate Over the Latest Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 17, 2025 2:20 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The DC Court of Appeals overturned an injunction of a lower court to allow the administration to proceed implementing an executive order expanding LR exclusions.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Collective Bargaining for Most Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 25, 2025 6:53 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order effectively ends collective bargaining rights for most federal employees.

Bills Introduced to Fight Trump’s Restrictions on Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 16, 2025 2:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Bills introduced recently in Congress would protect collective bargaining rights for federal employees.

Legislation Would Ban the Use of Official Time

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 9, 2025 9:42 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Recently reintroduced legislation would prohibit the use of official time.

More Unions Sue Over Trump’s Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 4, 2025 1:12 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A group of unions has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.

NTEU Sues Trump Over Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 1, 2025 1:15 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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NTEU has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.

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