Human Resources
10 Ways to Make Federal Unions More Effective (Part 1)
How can federal employee unions improve their success when representing employees? Here are observations and suggestions from an experienced management negotiator.
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
The Best Employee Problem Solving Tool in the Box: Part 2
Solving common workplace problems requires knowledge, patience and knowing how to use the human resources system effectively. Here are some quick tips for supervisors that may be helpful…
Human Resources
Timing is Everything: Agencies Should Consider Renegotiating Their Labor Agreement Now
Timing is important and this may be the time for agencies to renegotiate their labor agreements for federal employee unions.
Federal Workforce News
Veracity Is An Important Element of A Case
An employee of the VA was fired for several charges relating to false documents and making false statements. The MSPB and a federal court uphold the removal.
Federal Workforce News
Court Dismisses Case Against Federal Supervisors and Private Attorney
A former federal attorney filed a lawsuit against her former attorney and Justice Department supervisors. The case was dismissed.
Federal Workforce News
Profiting From Government Travel
A union official was investigated for double-billing for travel expenses. A court upholds her removal.
Federal Workforce News
Retaliation by Any Other Name…
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a significant decision that holds a federal employee's claim of discrimination based on retaliation under Title VII does not have…
Court Cases
Firing A Probationary Employee is Easy–If The Employee is Really Probationary
When does an employee have to serve a new probationary period? In this case, the court told the MSPB to take a closer look at the case of…
Court Cases
Give Me One More Last Chance (Before You Say We’re Through!)
A federal employee charged with using abusive and obscene language signed a last chance agreement. When he didn't show up for work, the agency reinstated the removal action…
Federal Workforce News
Winning the Case But Losing the Job
Winning a case does not guarantee a result that the winner envisioned. This veteran won his case but didn't get the job he was seeking.