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Sleeping On Your Rights
A union did not pursue an employee's case to arbitration in a timely fashion. The court uphold the decision to dismiss the case.
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
Union Ratification and the Labor Relations Statute
In the federal sector, union members ratify an agreement with an agency before it becomes final. Is the ratification process is a right granted by the labor relations…
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House Shifts Millions Away From New DHS Personnel System
The House voted to transfer about half of the proposed $53 million that was to be used for implementing new personnel reforms at DHS to assist the nation's…
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What Would Your Co-Workers Say About You To An Investigator?
If an employee believes an action against him was a prohibited personnel practice, what remedies are available? Here is a case that shows some of the limits on…
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Does the Federal Employee Appeals Process Inhibit an Effective, Efficient Government?
Federal employees have numerous appeals processes available. The proposed changes to the civil service system would modify these processes.
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Unions Dealt Another Setback When DHS Amendment Defeated
Federal labor unions suffered another setback in a bid to restore collective bargaining rights to employees in the Department of Homeland Security after lawmakers rejected an amendment Thursday.
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Losing in Albuquerque
A federal employee ran in a nonpartisan election to become Mayor of Albuquerque. He now finds himself on the losing end of a court decision charging him with…
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OPM Set For 30-Day Meet-And-Confer Session With Unions To Discuss NSPS
On April 18, the Office of Personnel Management and the Department of Defense will begin a 30-day "meet and confer" process with unions to discuss the issues of…
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Union Gets ‘Significant Decision’ In Bid To Contest A-76 Award
NAATS given hope by dispute resolution office in its bid to challenge results of A-76 competition won by Lockheed Martin...
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Setting the Record Straight
This is our response to an anonymous comment from a reader who says the author incorrectly characterized an allegation he was in a bar fight.