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Understanding how an unfair labor practice process and the facts in a case can be the difference between winning or losing a case. Here is some basic information…
A carpenter with the Army said he was promised by his supervisor that if he would help him with personal home improvement projects, he would promote the carpenter.…
Unfair labor practice (ULP) charges are generally filed by unions against agencies. Here is practical advice telling you what you need to know when a ULP is filed.
A VA staff nurse was fired. The nurse had been a local union president and claimed she was fired for being a whistleblower. A federal court concluded she…
Dealing successfully with impact and implementation bargaining in the federal sector often takes considerable time and effort. The author offers advice on how to successfully get through the…
Federal employment cases are complex. This one has been going on since 1995. It isn't over yet. A federal court has remanded the case back to the MSPB…
The most important success factor in bargaining is preparation. The author's worksheet attached to this article shows the items to be considered and researched in thoroughly preparing for…
A prison manager who failed to report his arrest was fired for several offenses and the MSPB and a federal court find the removal justified.
A magistrate for the US District Court of DC has recommended dismissal of a lawsuit filed against the Special Counsel.
What can be done to make the federal labor relations program more effective? This experienced practitioner has several suggestions.