Federal Workforce News
More HR Changes in Government: Twilight Time for OPM?
The early 20th century structure of the federal government is changing rapidly. Will OPM eventually disappear as a separate agency?
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
Calling All Lawyers!
The MSPB says there is confusion in court decisions as to when it can accept a case in certain types of cases and invites the court to resolve…
Federal Workforce News
Trial By Written Brief Can Prolong The Agony
A decision of the FDIC to remove an employee during a RIF is appealed and the court concludes the MSPB did not properly consider all evidence in the…
Federal Workforce News
Politics in Action: Putting the Slow Squeeze on Federal Unions
The Office of Personnel Management now reports on time and money spent on behalf of federal employee representatives who receive "official time"
Federal Workforce News
Unions Beginning PR Campaign Against Personnel Reforms
Unions are beginning their public relations campaigns against proposed personnel management reforms.
Human Resources
“Collective Begging” Returning to Federal Labor Relations Program?
The new personnel system for the Department of Defense will look much different and result in much less participation by unions in day-to-day affairs of the agency
Federal Workforce News
“You’re Sad? Too Bad”
Several airport screeners argue they were short-changed by the government when their salary did not match the promise given when they were first employed. The court concludes they…
Court Cases
An Unusual Case
In this unusual case, the Dept. of Labor prevailed in an unfair labor practice case against AFGE Local 12
Human Resources
Labor Relations in Government: Back to the Future
The new labor relations program going into place in the Department of Homeland Security is a major change from the structure in the Civil Service Reform Act of…
Federal Workforce News
Frustration in the Court
A protracted legal battle over releasing information to a union representing an employee of the Bureau of Prisons has been going on for years but without final resolution.