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Labor Relations

Let’s Eliminate 7106 (b)(1) Permissive Bargaining

By Darryl RobertsSeptember 21, 2023 1:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author suggests ways to make the bargaining process more efficient.

Former FLRA Chairman Renominated for FLRA Board

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 12, 2023 12:15 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Biden has announced his intent to renominate Colleen Duffy Kiko to continue serving as a Member of the FLRA.

Is It Time to Amend the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute?

By Darryl RobertsSeptember 6, 2023 2:42 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author suggests it may be time to modernize the federal labor relations statute.

Federal Employees and Union Dues Withholding: The Controversy Continues

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 14, 2023 2:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A bill in Congress would prohibit agencies from assuming the role of dues withholding for unions. Here is an update on how the FLRA has addressed this issue.

What Are Methods and Means of Performing Work?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJune 13, 2023 3:03 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Biden mandated Section 7106 (b)(1) bargaining via Executive Order. What does this mean in terms of methods and means of performing work?

Supreme Court Decision Resolves Labor Relations Jurisdiction and National Guard Status

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 19, 2023 11:24 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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In a 7-2 decision, the US Supreme Court upholds the role of the FLRA for National Guard technicians represented by a union.

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.

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