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Why Would Anyone Want to be a Union Representative?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiSeptember 2, 2021 9:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What makes a person want to be a union rep? The author shares some of his experiences based on his career in labor relations.

If I Had a Magic Wand, How Would I Change the LR Statute?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiAugust 31, 2021 9:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author lists changes he would like to see made to the labor relations statute.

Did You Ever Want to Be a Plumtrician?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiAugust 19, 2021 2:27 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Procedures and appropriate arrangements are an important subject in bargaining. The author illustrates how these work with a hypothetical case study.

Can You Pass the Collective Bargaining Quiz?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiAugust 13, 2021 11:07 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

How much do you know about collective bargaining? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge.

White House Nominates Two for FLRA Positions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 6, 2021 2:28 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Biden is nominating two people for positions at the FLRA – one is for General Counsel and one is for becoming a Member of the FLRA.

The Mystery of Bargaining Over Management Rights

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiAugust 4, 2021 8:15 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Can a federal union bargain over management rights? As the author explains, the answer is not so simple.

Vaccine Mandates, Unions, and Politics: A Volatile Mix

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 2, 2021 7:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Unions support the Biden Administration and represent federal employees. Will vaccine negotiations delay or prevent federal employees from returning to their offices?

Court of Appeals Throws Out Discovery of “Unwritten Contractual Right”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 7, 2021 8:11 AM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJune 25, 2021 9:32 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMay 21, 2021 11:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Ground rules are important for conducting negotiations in bargaining. These are some suggestions on how to use them effectively.

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