Human Resources
DC District Judge Ignores Critical Statutory Provision in Executive Order Case
The author says a recent decision over-turning 3 Executive Orders reflects the judge's personal opinion rather than what is actually in the law.
Labor Relations
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Court Cases
Unions v. Trump: How a Court Determines That the President’s Power Infringes on Employees’ Rights
The territory between the interpretation of federal law regarding a President’s power versus employees’ Constitutional rights is murky.
Human Resources
OPM Rescinds Guidance on Labor Relations Executive Orders
OPM has issued revised guidance for agencies as a result of a judge's recent decision to invalidate significant portions of labor relations executive orders.
Human Resources
DC District Court Judge Makes Jurisdiction Grab in Trump Executive Orders Decision
The author says that a recent court decision to overturn Trump's executive orders shows a lack of understanding of federal sector collective bargaining.
Court Cases
Judge Strikes Down Most of Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Federal Employee Unions
A federal court has dealt a significant blow to President Trump's executive orders targeting federal employee unions.
Agency News
Elections, Federal Employees and Arbitrators
With mid-term elections looming, the Hatch Act always comes into play. This Postal Service case may have longer-term implications than most cases.
Agency News
VA Takes Action to Restrict Collective Bargaining and Official Time
The VA is clamping down on unions' use of collective bargaining in some situations.
Human Resources
150 Federal Union Officials Stole Over $4.5 Million From Members Since 2001
Data from the Labor Department provide a glimpse into the number of cases in which federal union officials were involved in theft of union dues.
Human Resources
Are Your Union Officers Violating a Criminal Statute With Your Money?
Is a full time union representative allowed to accept pay from the government as well as the union? The author looks at the issue.
Human Resources
Federal Unions’ ‘Fake News’ and How to Check It
The author cites statistics depicting an alternate perspective on federal unions and the recent executive orders.