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Legislation Aims to Address Poorly Performing Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 18, 2022 9:32 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

New legislation aims to restore four Trump era executive orders placing restrictions on unions and making it easier to fire federal employees.

Why Would Anyone Want to be a Union Representative?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiSeptember 2, 2021 9:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What makes a person want to be a union rep? The author shares some of his experiences based on his career in labor relations.

“Do Your Job Act” and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 18, 2021 11:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Congressman Dan Bishop (R-North Carolina)

A bill has been introduced in the House to prevent federal employees from working to support unions while receiving their full federal salary and benefits.

OPM Guidance: Expanding Role of Unions, Restricting Removal Procedures

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: March 8, 2021 10:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has issued guidance to restrict implementing Trump administration Executive Orders.

$163 Million+ Supporting Federal Employee Unions in FY 2019

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 17, 2021 12:16 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The total cost to the federal government supporting federal employee unions was more than $163 million in fiscal year 2019.

Bill Would Overturn Biden’s ‘Protecting the Federal Workforce’ Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 11, 2021 1:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to block implementation of one of President Biden’s Executive Orders that impacted the federal workforce in various ways.

White House Revoking Executive Orders Restricting Unions and Schedule F

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: January 28, 2021 3:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Words 'executive order' written on a red sticky note attached to a blackboard

The Biden administration is revoking previous EO’s imposing more restrictions on federal unions and stressing performance over seniority for federal workers.

EEOC Approves Restricting Time for Federal Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 16, 2021 10:36 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

EEOC has issued a final rule restricting use of official time by unions in the federal EEO process.

Cutting Federal Agency Costs for Union Activity

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 19, 2020 11:42 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Old style blue alarm clock next to a spread of $100 cash bills on a blue background

How much official time was used by federal employee unions in FY 2019? The latest report from OPM breaks it down.

5 Workforce Executive Orders President-Elect Biden Should Cancel On January 20, 2021

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealNovember 12, 2020 8:54 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author lists five executive orders enacted by President Trump that he says should be canceled by President-elect Biden.

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