Labor Relations as a Contact Sport
If you participate in a contact sport, you have to understand the rules and how to play the game. The author says this applies to labor relations as well.
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Labor Relations Strategic Planning
There are several key steps in developing a strategic plan between labor and management in federal labor relations.
Job Security: Arbitrators Uphold 42% of Federal Employee Dismissals
Federal employees enjoy job security. Do employees fare better with MSPB or arbitration appeals? See results from recent record analysis.
Selecting the Arbitrator: The First Key to Success
The author analyzes a recent Navy case which he says is an example of a conflict of interest on the part of the arbitrator due to a union background.
Covered By is Alive and Well
The author says that the concept of “covered by” in bargaining is here to stay.
How Important is the Selection of the Members of a Collective Bargaining Team?
It is important for bargaining teams to be chosen properly. These are some guidelines for selecting bargaining team members.
Procedures and Appropriate Arrangements Bargaining
Procedures and appropriate arrangements are the replacement for impact and implementation bargaining. What are they and where do they come from?
FLRA Control Returns to Democrats After Senate Confirms Biden Nominee
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of a new Member of the FLRA. Her confirmation returns control of the agency to Democrats.
Is the Description of the Bargaining Unit Accurate?
Bargaining unit descriptions often become outdated. These are some things both parties must consider when this happens.
Bargaining in Good Faith
What constitutes bad faith bargaining? These are examples of evidence the FLRA will consider in making this decision.
