Human Resources
Five Years and Counting
The FAA and AFSCME started bargaining a contract five years ago. A new court decision says that the agency's contention that OMB has to approve the final agreement…
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.
Federal Workforce News
Can A Federal Employee Be Fired After A Criminal Conviction?
This federal employee was fired after being convicted and sentenced to prison. But the removal action was not quick or easy.
Federal Workforce News
Misuse of Government Computer Can Get You Fired
A federal employee fired for downloading government pornography on to his computer at work is fired and the removal is upheld by the Federal Circuit.
Pay & Benefits
Pay for Performance In Agencies Trying It Out
A summary of pay for performance experience in the limited number of agencies that have used this process in their HR system.
Federal Workforce News
Four More Years–Despite The Best Efforts of Federal Employee Unions
Federal employee unions worked hard to elect John Kerry. What happens next?
Federal Workforce News
This Court Case Won’t Fly
Supervisors at an FAA facility filed a lawsuit alleging a violation of the agency's agreement with the union and asked for back pay as a remedy
Federal Workforce News
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.
Pay & Benefits
Pay for Performance: Problems and Possible Solutions
Pay for performance is coming to federal agencies. Here is one opinion on making it work successfully.
Federal Workforce News
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.
Court Cases
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?