Human Resources
FLRA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Regulations
The FLRA has extended time for public comments to proposed regulatory changes on federal labor relations issues.
Labor Relations
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Human Resources
Feeling the Squeeze of Executive Orders
An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump's Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.
Agency News
OPM Launches New Collective Bargaining Database
OPM has launched a new database to make collective bargaining agreements available to the public.
Human Resources
Reducing Official Time for Unions in EEO
A proposed rule change by the EEOC would restrict official time use by federal union representatives in the EEO complaint process.
Human Resources
Squeezing Union Influence in Agencies
OPM's advice to agencies on controlling federal union time and expenses is now in effect. Here is an analysis.
Human Resources
277 Cases Awaiting General Counsel Confirmation
Unfair labor practices are stalled without a General Counsel at the FLRA.
Human Resources
OPM to Agencies: Track and Report Official Time Use
OPM is requiring agencies to report on official time use by federal employee unions by January 31, 2020.
Human Resources
Presidential Power Versus Employees’ Constitutional Rights: Interpreting the Executive Orders Affecting Federal Workers
President Trump's three labor relations executive orders were recently allowed to take effect. What impact will they have on federal employees?
Human Resources
OPM to Agencies: Don’t Be Wimps!
OPM has issued new guidance to agencies on progressive discipline and using a table of penalties.
Human Resources
Warren Proposes Expanded Collective Bargaining for Federal Employees
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is promising to expand collective bargaining in the federal workforce if elected.