Are America’s Skies too Crowded to be Safe?
Some air traffic controllers say errors are increasing at O’Hare airport as air traffic increases there.
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.
Full Employment for DOD HR Specialists and Attorneys
The author contends that pay for performance will not work in a government environment
What’s to Be Gained By a New DOD Employee Appeal System?
The author asks what is to be gained with a proposed new employee appeal system.
Politics, Labor Relations and Federal Managers: How to Avoid Problems and Get Promoted
Labor relations policies vary between agencies and with different administrations. Here are a few tips to help agency managers stay out of trouble.
Will Unions Represent Employees at the Transportation Security Administration?
Unions can be excluded from representing employees at TSA. Authority of the President to exclude employees from union representation is the crux of the dispute over the Homeland Security Dept. Will President exercise that authority at TSA?
No Blood, No Foul, No Unfair Labor Practice
Political battle arises over the creation of the Department of Homeland Security but this recent decision from the FLRA may give the Administration ammunition in its argument that the current program isn’t efficient or effective.
Politics and Unions: FOP Has Significant Influence In Administration on Law Enforcement Issues
The Fraternal Order of Police has significant influence in the Bush Administration.
Politics, Money, and Unions: Reality Strikes Home In the Department of Homeland Security
Federal employee unions gave big bucks to the Democrats in previous elections. Now that a Republican occupies the White House, it isn’t surprising that they don’t have much influence.
