Human Resources
It’s Time That FLRA Should Tell Us Some Things
The author says that the FLRA has destroyed its reputation as a neutral body and suggests it may be time for a report about happenings at the agency.
Labor Relations
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Agency News
FSIP Members Discharged: Decisions on Hold
Members of the Federal Service Impasses Panel were discharged on May 18th. New decisions are now on hold.
Human Resources
Bill Requiring Annual Official Time Report Passes in House
A bill requiring OPM to provide reports to Congress on use of official time for federal employees working on behalf of a union has passed in the House.
Human Resources
More on OMB Directive M-17-22: Important Nuggets for the ER/LR Community
The author says he was dumbfounded by a recent OMB memo and its potential to bring about big changes for the labor relations community.
Agency News
President Signs Veterans Choice Act
President Trump has signed a law expanding access to health care for veterans outside of the VA system.
Human Resources
OPM’s Official Time Report: Some Wonderfully Amazing Numbers
OPM has issued its latest report on official time use in agencies. The author looks at some of the numbers and some of the questions that they raise.
Human Resources
Legislation Cutting Some Federal Employees’ Pensions Advances in House
A bill that would penalize a federal employee's pension when acting primarily as a union representative has advanced in the House.
Agency News
VA Accountability: Federal Government Trapped In A System In Desperate Need of Reform
The VA and federal civil service is "trapped in a failed and antiquated civil service system that is in desperate need of reform." A House bill would change…
Human Resources
Federal Employee Unions and the Official Time Reform Act
A new bill would reduce retirement income for some federal employees working as federal union representatives while being paid by the federal government.
Human Resources
Legislation Introduced Requiring OPM to Submit Annual Report on Union Use of Official Time
Legislation has been introduced that would require OPM to submit an annual report to Congress on the amount of official time used by federal employee unions.