Controlling Federal Unions’ Use of Official Time
A new Executive Order has been issued placing restrictions on use of a federal employee’s paid time when working as a union representative.
Explore the intricacies of federal labor relations through our curated collection of articles. Delve into the dynamics of labor relations for federal employees and gain valuable insights into the roles of federal unions and the complexities of collective bargaining in the federal sector.
A new Executive Order has been issued placing restrictions on use of a federal employee’s paid time when working as a union representative.
A report on official time in the federal government calculates the cost in FY 2016 was $174,789,810, not including other substantial costs for union activities.
The FLRA has reversed prior interpretations of the law in a couple of important ways. The author summarizes the court’s rationale in a new case.
The newly constituted FLRA has issued a landmark decision to restrict the bargaining obligation between agencies and unions. Here is a summary and analysis.
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.
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.
The author offers some tips for agency leaders on planning a labor relations strategy.
A case involving public sector unions is currently being heard by the Supreme Court. How does it affect federal employees?
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 has been introduced in Congress to revive a national council on labor-management relations. Given the history, it is unlikely to go anywhere.