Discipline, Grievances and the Road Not Often Taken
Mediating grievances can save time, money and resolve problems. Why is it not done more often?
Labor Relations
Labor Law and Labor Relations
The author says that to be successful in federal labor relations, you must know both the law and the relationship between labor and management.
Dealing with FLRA’s CADRO: Keep Your Hand on Your Wallet!
The FLRA recently announced the reestablishment of CADRO. The author advises proceeding carefully when dealing with this office.
OPM Guidance: Expanding Role of Unions, Restricting Removal Procedures
OPM has issued guidance to restrict implementing Trump administration Executive Orders.
Credibility – Who’s Telling the Truth?
How can you tell when somebody is telling the truth? The author shares some advice from his extensive legal career.
Back to Imposing Interest Based Bargaining… Really?
Can interest based bargaining ultimately be successful in the federal sector?
Biden Revokes EO Damaging Federal Employee Unions
President Biden revoked an Executive Order granting authority to exclude DoD agencies from the labor relations statute.
$163 Million+ Supporting Federal Employee Unions in FY 2019
The total cost to the federal government supporting federal employee unions was more than $163 million in fiscal year 2019.
Is Keeping Bargaining History Notes Worth the Effort?
Why should bargaining notes be used in federal labor relations?
President Biden: Are We Committed to Repeat Past Failed Policies in Labor Relations?
The author says the Biden administration appears to be reverting to past labor relations practices. Will it work better this time?
