Court Cases
Private-Sector NLRB Weingarten Ruling Could Affect Federal Sector Too
A recent NLRB decision appears to interpret Weingarten more liberally than before and may have implications for federal employees.
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.
Human Resources
Draining the Swamp: Restricting Funding of Union Activity
OPM has issued instructions to agencies on when to implement restrictions on funding of federal employees working for a union.
Agency News
Legislation Would Ban Unions at IRS
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit unions at the IRS.
Human Resources
Back to the Future: Labor Relations in Government Today
How will the new Executive Orders from the Trump administration impact labor relations in the federal government? Here is one perspective.
Human Resources
OPM Guidance on Labor and Employee Relations Executive Orders
OPM has issued guidance on President Trump's recent Executive Orders impacting the federal workforce.
Court Cases
Will the New Supreme Court Decision Impact Federal Employees?
What impact will there be on federal employees from the Supreme Court decision that says government employees can no longer be forced to pay fees to a union?
Human Resources
Lawmakers Want ED to Resume Bargaining with AFGE
Two Congressmen are seeking information from the Education Department regarding its decision to institute a new collective bargaining agreement with AFGE.
Human Resources
Executive Orders & the Force of Law: How Federal Unions’ Suit May Be Doomed
How will lawsuits filed by unions regarding the Executive Order on labor relations fare in court? Here is an analysis.
Agency News
Analyzing and Reorganizing Federal Agencies
A proposal to reorganize federal government would impact many agencies and employees. Here is a summary of how agencies would be impacted.
Human Resources
Senators Want Executive Orders Rescinded
A group of 45 Senate Democrats are asking President Trump to reconsider his executive orders directed at the federal workforce.