Human Resources
Let’s Eliminate 7106 (b)(1) Permissive Bargaining
The author suggests ways to make the bargaining process more efficient.
Labor Relations
Stay informed on the latest developments in federal labor relations, including updates on collective bargaining, union negotiations, FLRA decisions, labor‑management disputes, and federal workforce policies that shape the rights and responsibilities of federal employees. Find news and analysis on AFGE, NTEU and other federal unions, bargaining agreements, workplace rules, and major actions affecting labor relations across federal agencies. Find clear insights into how evolving labor policies impact the federal workforce and agency operations.
Human Resources
Former FLRA Chairman Renominated for FLRA Board
President Biden has announced his intent to renominate Colleen Duffy Kiko to continue serving as a Member of the FLRA.
Human Resources
Is It Time to Amend the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute?
The author suggests it may be time to modernize the federal labor relations statute.
Human Resources
Federal Employees and Union Dues Withholding: The Controversy Continues
A bill in Congress would prohibit agencies from assuming the role of dues withholding for unions. Here is an update on how the FLRA has addressed this issue.
Human Resources
What Are Methods and Means of Performing Work?
President Biden mandated Section 7106 (b)(1) bargaining via Executive Order. What does this mean in terms of methods and means of performing work?
Court Cases
Supreme Court Decision Resolves Labor Relations Jurisdiction and National Guard Status
In a 7-2 decision, the US Supreme Court upholds the role of the FLRA for National Guard technicians represented by a union.
Human Resources
Politics, Federal Employee Unions, and Money
President Biden is taking credit for expanding federal employee unions and membership.
Human Resources
The Grounds for Filing Exceptions to Arbitration Awards
Filing administrative exceptions to an arbitration award is a unique process. These are conditions upon which an exception must be based.
Human Resources
Continuing Confusion Over FLRA General Counsel Position
The GAO has issued a decision impacting the federal labor relations program. The FLRA general counsel was found by GAO to be serving in violation of the law.
Human Resources
Ground Rules Checklist
This is a basic list of provisions to consider when negotiating over collective bargaining ground rules.