Human Resources
Trump Memo Attacks, Restricts Labor Agreements on Telework
President Trump has issued a memo that places further restrictions on telework.
Labor Relations
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Human Resources
Senator Joni Ernst and OPM: The Deep State Fights Back 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.
Court Cases
Canceling Union Dues Withholding May Require Going to Court
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…
Human Resources
Legislation Would Abolish Official Time
Legislation proposes to eliminate federal employees' use of official time.
Human Resources
How RTO Mandates are Fueling Federal Worker Unionism
Return-to-office requirements are driving unionization efforts among some federal employees.
Agency News
FLRA Again Has Full Membership
With the confirmation of Anne Wagner, the FLRA will have a full complement. Decisions on pending cases will begin to emerge with a majority of Democrat nominees in…
Agency News
FLRA Leadership Vacancies Continue But There is Progress
The leadership of the FLRA has struggled with vacancies. Two nominations may emerge from the Senate after a recent hearing. The General Counsel position remains vacant.
Human Resources
Is 100% Official Time Really Necessary?
The author says that restrictions on official time may be a good thing.
Human Resources
Union Ratification and the Labor Statute: Does the Union Really Have a Statutory Right to Ratification?
Do unions have a right to ratification under the federal labor relations statute?
Human Resources
Is It Time to Modernize the Union Dues Process?
The author says that it is time to reform the union dues collection process.