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Federal employee unions may find there are no enforcement mechanisms available under the labor relations statute or a collective bargaining agreement. Here is why.
DHS has announced it is stripping TSA employees of their collective bargaining rights.
Unions sued over Trump’s “Fork Directive,” but were denied due to lack of standing. They could argue statutory violations and futility for court intervention.
OPM is reviving official time reports and has directed agencies to compile the necessary data.
OPM is seeking info from agencies by March 7 on changes complying with executive orders impacting telework and Schedule F policies.
OPM has issued guidance to federal agencies on the use of telework with a union contract in place.
President Trump has issued a memo that places further restrictions on telework.
Senator Joni Ernst is urging OPM to stop agencies from including labor agreements that may hinder workforce changes proposed by Trump administration, including telework.
The FLRA may revert to more restrictions on canceling union dues. How difficult can it be to cancel? In this case, a federal employee went to court and is still trying about 3 years later.
Legislation proposes to eliminate federal employees’ use of official time.
