Breaking the Bureaucracy: Trump’s War on Federal Employee Unions
“[B]loat, bureaucracy and a fixed mindset” underlies removing the impact of federal employee unions. Here is what is happening and likely outcomes.
Labor Relations
Stay informed on the latest developments in federal labor relations, including updates on collective bargaining, union negotiations, FLRA decisions, labor‑management disputes, and federal workforce policies that shape the rights and responsibilities of federal employees. Find news and analysis on AFGE, NTEU and other federal unions, bargaining agreements, workplace rules, and major actions affecting labor relations across federal agencies. Find clear insights into how evolving labor policies impact the federal workforce and agency operations.
Trump EO 14251: The Unions Are Scoreless and Still Looking for a Hit
Unions struggle with legal battles against President Trump’s Executive Order, facing court losses. Can their next move shift the tide?
Regaining Lost Trust in the Workplace
Trust takes years to build, seconds to lose, and effort to regain. Forget, forgive, fix, and show appreciation to rebuild relationships effectively.
VA Terminates Most Union Contracts Citing Saving “Millions” and 750,000 Hours Per Year on Union Activity
The VA has terminated union agreements, savings millions of dollars and over 700k work hours spent on union activity each year. Here is the rationale and where legal challenges stand.
Court of Appeals Overturns Stay of Executive Order Banning Unions Based on National Security Concerns
A new Court of Appeals decision has been issued allowing temporary implementation of the Executive Order banning unions. Will federal unions survive?
National Security vs. Union Rights: Court of Appeals Sides with National Security
National security vs. union rights is in the forefront of a recent DC Court of Appeals decision reviewing an Executive Order.
National Security and Federal Employee Unions: The Battle to Restrict Unions Continues
A State Department union challenged the Executive Order restricting union involvement in State and USAID. The decision upheld an injunction against the Order.
Bridging the Divide: Lessons from Labor Relations Therapy
The author describes his journey from law-focused labor relations to people-centered ‘labor therapy,’ fostering trust, dialogue, and lasting workplace improvements.
Dueling Court Decisions: Status of Judicial Review of Executive Order on Unions and National Security
The President’s Executive Order restricting union representation in several agencies for national security reasons is again under attack by a DC district court judge. Here is the latest.
National Security or Union Busting? The Debate Over the Latest Executive Order
The DC Court of Appeals overturned an injunction of a lower court to allow the administration to proceed implementing an executive order expanding LR exclusions.
