What the Heck is Going On at FAA?
What is going on with the Federal Aviation Administration labor relations program? A recent resignation brings the situation into the public eye.
Labor Relations
Explore the intricacies of federal labor relations through our curated collection of articles. Delve into the dynamics of labor relations for federal employees and gain valuable insights into the roles of federal unions and the complexities of collective bargaining in the federal sector.
Tips for Successful Dispute Resolution at the FLRA
The Collaboration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) program is run by the FLRA to reduce disputes and litigation. Here are suggestions for working successfully with this program as a labor relations practitioner.
The Perfectly Bad Case
The Wall Street Journal recently published an opinion piece linking a Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) decision to the massive data breach that recently occurred at OPM which jeopardized the personal data of millions of current and former federal employees. The author analyzes this case and how it relates to the data breach.
AFGE Leads All American Unions in Criminal Misconduct by its Officials Since 2014
According to the Department of Labor, various criminal actions took place with regard to Federal employee union officials since January of 2014. All but one involves AFGE.
Outlining and Scripting Keys to Successful Witness Preparation
The author says that witness preparation is a very important step in the planning process for a successful hearing. In his second article on the subject, he outlines some specific tips to cover with your witnesses when preparing for a hearing.
Witness Preparation: The Key to Success
The author says that witness preparation is a very important step in the preparation process for a successful hearing. He recounts some of his own personal experiences to illustrate why he believes this to be so.
Member Pizzella Says “Enough is Enough” to Abusive Union Reps in FLRA Dissent
This FLRA appears ideologically mandated to excuse virtually any union bad behavior. As a result of the FLRA’s failure to hold unions accountable for it, the misbehavior happens frequently
For Federal Employees, Performance Counts
The Merit System Principles represent the federal government’s self-imposed code in its attempt to be a model employer and also govern all aspects of federal employees’ jobs. The author explains in more practical terms what these principles are and what they mean to you and your rights as a federal employee.
Bill Would Eliminate Use of Official Time
Lawmakers are again introducing legislation that would end the use of official time in the federal workplace.
May 100% Official Time for Union Officials be a Per Se Statutory Violation?
Most federal sector union locals operate on a no cost to them basis. The author asks if it is time for agencies to look at what employees on 100% official time are doing with that time.
