Covered By is Alive and Well
The author says that the concept of “covered by” in bargaining is here to stay.
Labor Relations
How Important is the Selection of the Members of a Collective Bargaining Team?
It is important for bargaining teams to be chosen properly. These are some guidelines for selecting bargaining team members.
Procedures and Appropriate Arrangements Bargaining
Procedures and appropriate arrangements are the replacement for impact and implementation bargaining. What are they and where do they come from?
FLRA Control Returns to Democrats After Senate Confirms Biden Nominee
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of a new Member of the FLRA. Her confirmation returns control of the agency to Democrats.
Is the Description of the Bargaining Unit Accurate?
Bargaining unit descriptions often become outdated. These are some things both parties must consider when this happens.
Bargaining in Good Faith
What constitutes bad faith bargaining? These are examples of evidence the FLRA will consider in making this decision.
What’s a Past Practice?
What constitutes a past practice in labor relations? In what cases can a past practice be considered illegal?
Legislation Aims to Address Poorly Performing Federal Employees
New legislation aims to restore four Trump era executive orders placing restrictions on unions and making it easier to fire federal employees.
AFGE Tackles Legality of FSIP Appointments
AFGE challenged the authority of the Impasses Panel seeking to overturn a decision issued to resolve a bargaining dispute in HUD.
What You Can and Cannot Say or Do to Union Representatives and Employees in a Bargaining Unit
What constitutes protected statements or actions between management and bargaining unit employees?
