Can You Pass the Collective Bargaining Quiz?
How much do you know about collective bargaining? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge.
Labor Relations
White House Nominates Two for FLRA Positions
President Biden is nominating two people for positions at the FLRA – one is for General Counsel and one is for becoming a Member of the FLRA.
The Mystery of Bargaining Over Management Rights
Can a federal union bargain over management rights? As the author explains, the answer is not so simple.
Vaccine Mandates, Unions, and Politics: A Volatile Mix
Unions support the Biden Administration and represent federal employees. Will vaccine negotiations delay or prevent federal employees from returning to their offices?
Court of Appeals Throws Out Discovery of “Unwritten Contractual Right”
A Court of Appeals has upheld a decision by the FLRA in a long-simmering dispute involving AFGE and the Bureau of Prisons.
Agency Head Review – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
By law, bargaining agreements are subject to approval by agency heads. The author lists the good and bad that can be inherent with this process.
How Important are Ground Rules for Bargaining?
Ground rules are important for conducting negotiations in bargaining. These are some suggestions on how to use them effectively.
Rejection: DC District Court Upholds FSIP Authority With Trump Appointees
The DC District Court dismissed a case filed by a federal employee union seeking to overturn a decision of the FSIP because FSIP members were not confirmed by the Senate.
Do We Need Federal Unions?
Are unions needed in federal government? The author addresses what is a complex question based on his labor relations experience.
Why Do People Still Say Impact and Implementation?
What is the problem with saying “impact and implementation” with respect to collective bargaining?
