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Politics, Federal Employee Unions, and Money

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 20, 2023 7:24 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Biden is taking credit for expanding federal employee unions and membership.

The Grounds for Filing Exceptions to Arbitration Awards

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiFebruary 22, 2023 3:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Filing administrative exceptions to an arbitration award is a unique process. These are conditions upon which an exception must be based.

Continuing Confusion Over FLRA General Counsel Position

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 13, 2023 11:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The GAO has issued a decision impacting the federal labor relations program. The FLRA general counsel was found by GAO to be serving in violation of the law.

Ground Rules Checklist

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJanuary 19, 2023 4:07 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

This is a basic list of provisions to consider when negotiating over collective bargaining ground rules.

FLRA Likely to Impose Restrictions on Canceling Payment of Union Dues in 2023

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 27, 2022 11:42 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The FLRA is proposing to reinstitute restrictions on when union dues payments can be canceled by a federal employee.

Can the FLRA General Counsel Seek an Injunction to Stop Violations of the Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDecember 14, 2022 9:36 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Under what circumstances can the FLRA General Counsel seek an injunction to top Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute violations?

Labor Relations as a Contact Sport

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiNovember 21, 2022 2:08 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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.

Labor Relations Strategic Planning

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiNovember 2, 2022 3:12 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 28, 2022 8:13 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichSeptember 14, 2022 9:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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.

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