Dramatic Decrease in Official Time at VA
The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.
The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.
Federal employee unions are highlighting their conditions that “must be met” before employees return to work. Federal employees should exercise caution though.
FLRA is seeking comments on whether a “zipper clause” is a required bargaining topic; AFGE has sued FLRA and FSIP seeking Senate confirmation of FSIP members.
FLRA is seeking comments on a proposed rule to restrict use of official time by union representatives to lobby Congress.
The FLRA is issuing a proposed rule to allow federal employees to more easily cancel a union dues withholding allotment. Comments are due by April 9, 2020.
A Federal Register notice authorizes removing employees from coverage by the labor relations statute when unions are not compatible with the mission of DoD.
OPM has released its proposed legislative changes impacting pay and benefits for the federal workforce. Here is a summary.
The FLRA has issued a decision overturning a long-standing restriction that made it more difficult to cancel union dues payments.
The FLRA has extended time for public comments to proposed regulatory changes on federal labor relations issues.
An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.