Agency News
Giacolone Appointed Acting Director of FMCS
Richard Giacolone has been appointed Acting Director of the FMCS effective immediately.
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
More Unions Sue Over Executive Orders
13 more unions have sued President Trump over the executive orders he recently issued that attempt to place restrictions on federal employee unions.
Human Resources
NTEU Seeking Injunction of Executive Orders
NTEU has filed for preliminary injunction against two recent executive orders that place restrictions on federal employee unions.
Human Resources
Will Executive Orders Change Collective Bargaining?
The author analyzes the two recent executive orders on federal employee unions and discusses on how they may impact civil service reform.
Human Resources
AFGE Sues President Trump Over Executive Order
AFGE has sued President Trump over an Executive Order he recently issued that restricts the use of official time by federal employees.
Human Resources
Streamlining Federal Employee Removal Procedures
A new executive order will make it easier to take disciplinary and adverse actions against federal employees. Here is a summary of the new requirements.
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
$174,789,810 for Official Time in FY 2016
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.
Human Resources
FLRA Reverses Precedents Creating New Case Law
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.
Court Cases
Federal Labor Relations Authority Issues Landmark Bargaining Decision
The newly constituted FLRA has issued a landmark decision to restrict the bargaining obligation between agencies and unions. Here is a summary and analysis.