Readers Speak Out: Politics, Unions and the Civil Service
Most readers are not influenced in their vote by union endorsements and think their political activities have a negative impact on the federal workforce.
Labor Relations
Pay for Performance: Problems and Possible Solutions
Pay for performance is coming to federal agencies. Here is one opinion on making it work successfully.
It Depends on How You Define “Use”
A federal employee who answered questions about drug use differently on different job applications is fired but wins on appeal.
Litigating a New Employee’s Probationary Period
When does a probationary period begin for a federal employee if an employee is re-hired for the same job?
No Back Pay, No Employment Contract, No Promotion
Is a federal employee entitled to back pay when he who performs in a higher graded position after his boss retires?
Smoking, Dress Codes, and Union Politics
An HHS facility recently won a case before the Federal Service Impasses Panel that is likely to have a ripple effect through other agencies and unions.
Smoking Battle Continues in Federal Bureaucracy
HHS is taking the lead in banning smoking in federal agencies.
Smokers Need Not Apply
There is no smoking allowed anytime, anywhere on the Baltimore campus of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Tiny Union About to Become Roadkill in DHS Deal?
If a deal is reached between AFGE, NTEU and DHS, a small union representing federal employees may be wiped out.
Which unions will represent big portion of DHS employees?
Reorganization of government into DHS creates bargaining unit issues
