Tag: Labor Relations
Education Says AFGE Waived Rights, Implements Collective Bargaining Agreement
When a union does not respond to an agency proposal after a time, can the agency implement it? Broad action by the Education Department may answer the question.
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. The FLRA is now applying only one “standard.” This case should be required reading for the labor relations community.
Federal Labor Relations: Some Thoughts for Executives, Political & Otherwise
The author offers some tips for agency leaders on planning a labor relations strategy.
Janus V. AFSCME: Effect on Federal Sector Labor Relations
A case involving public sector unions is currently being heard by the Supreme Court. How does it affect federal employees?
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.
Legislation Aims to Reestablish Labor Relations Council
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to revive a national council on labor-management relations. Given the history, it is unlikely to go anywhere.
Impasses Panel Signals Policy Shift: Want It? Prove You Need It!
A recent case decision suggests the FSIP has shifted from its past philosophy. The author provides an analysis.
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.
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.
Arbitration: The Seven Tests of ‘Just Cause’
The author describes a seven part standard for analyzing the discipline or discharge of an employee which can help with upholding these types of decisions.
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