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?
Labor Relations
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?
What Do You Need to Know about Kalkines and Garrity Warnings and Miranda and Weingarten Rights During a Work Place Investigation?
Witnesses in an investigation have rights given to them by law. Here is a summary of some that apply to federal employees.
Discipline, Grievances and the Road Not Often Taken
Mediating grievances can save time, money and resolve problems. Why is it not done more often?
Labor Law and Labor Relations
The author says that to be successful in federal labor relations, you must know both the law and the relationship between labor and management.
