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Labor Relations

Dramatic Decrease in Official Time at VA

By Ralph R. SmithMay 29, 2020 12:44 PM
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The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.

Federal Employees, Safety and Unions

By Ralph R. SmithApril 29, 2020 2:14 PM

Federal employee unions are highlighting their conditions that “must be met” before employees return to work. Federal employees should exercise caution though.

Zipper Clauses, Unions and Lawsuits

By Ralph R. SmithApril 6, 2020 11:48 AM
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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.

Should Federal Union Officials Be Paid to Lobby Congress?

By Ralph R. SmithMarch 25, 2020 2:00 PM

FLRA is seeking comments on a proposed rule to restrict use of official time by union representatives to lobby Congress.

Federal Employees and Union Dues

By Ralph R. SmithMarch 19, 2020 8:23 AM
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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.

Will DoD Restrict Unions for National Security Reasons?

By Ralph R. SmithFebruary 24, 2020 7:39 AM

A Federal Register notice authorizes removing employees from coverage by the labor relations statute when unions are not compatible with the mission of DoD.

Rewarding High Performers and Chopping Benefits

By Ralph R. SmithFebruary 20, 2020 1:42 PM
Money flying away

OPM has released its proposed legislative changes impacting pay and benefits for the federal workforce. Here is a summary.

Federal Employees and Canceling Union Dues

By Ralph R. SmithFebruary 18, 2020 5:52 PM
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The FLRA has issued a decision overturning a long-standing restriction that made it more difficult to cancel union dues payments.

FLRA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Regulations

By Ralph R. SmithJanuary 29, 2020 10:22 AM
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The FLRA has extended time for public comments to proposed regulatory changes on federal labor relations issues.

Feeling the Squeeze of Executive Orders

By Ralph R. SmithJanuary 23, 2020 5:25 PM
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An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.

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