Bridging the Divide: Lessons from Labor Relations Therapy
The author describes his journey from law-focused labor relations to people-centered ‘labor therapy,’ fostering trust, dialogue, and lasting workplace improvements.
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.
Dueling Court Decisions: Status of Judicial Review of Executive Order on Unions and National Security
The President’s Executive Order restricting union representation in several agencies for national security reasons is again under attack by a DC district court judge. Here is the latest.
National Security or Union Busting? The Debate Over the Latest Executive Order
The DC Court of Appeals overturned an injunction of a lower court to allow the administration to proceed implementing an executive order expanding LR exclusions.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Collective Bargaining for Most Federal Employees
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order effectively ends collective bargaining rights for most federal employees.
Bills Introduced to Fight Trump’s Restrictions on Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Employees
Bills introduced recently in Congress would protect collective bargaining rights for federal employees.
Legislation Would Ban the Use of Official Time
Recently reintroduced legislation would prohibit the use of official time.
More Unions Sue Over Trump’s Executive Order
A group of unions has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.
NTEU Sues Trump Over Executive Order
NTEU has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.
Bill Seeks to Require Publishing Official Time Reports
Legislation seeks to require publishing official time reports. It is part of a broader effort to crack down on unions in goverment.
Justice Department Sues AFGE to Release Agencies from Bargaining Agreements
The Justice Department sued AFGE affiliates to exempt 8 federal agencies from union agreements due to national security, following Trump’s Executive Order.
