Reducing Official Time for Unions in EEO
A proposed rule change by the EEOC would restrict official time use by federal union representatives in the EEO complaint process.
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VA Clamping Down on Official Time and Union Office Space
The VA is moving to implement President Trump’s executive orders which will put new restrictions on unions’ use of official time and office space.
OPM to Agencies: Track and Report Official Time Use
OPM is requiring agencies to report on official time use by federal employee unions by January 31, 2020.
Presidential Power Versus Employees’ Constitutional Rights: Interpreting the Executive Orders Affecting Federal Workers
President Trump’s three labor relations executive orders were recently allowed to take effect. What impact will they have on federal employees?
Agencies to Implement Executive Orders
OPM is advising agencies to move out quickly on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders.
Another Proposal to Restrict Official Time by Unions
A new bill in the House would eliminate use of official time by federal employee unions.
Three Very Recent FLRA Decisions with Important Holdings
Three new FLRA decisions send a message to arbitrators about the Authority’s philosophy on issues.
FSIP Rethinks Union Rights and Official Time
New members on the FSIP are making a difference on decisions resolving disputes between agencies and unions.
Official Time, Telework and Labor Relations in 2019
An agency and a union went before the FSIP to resolve a bargaining dispute about official time and telework procedures. Here are the results.
Unions Sue VA Over Official Time Restrictions
Federal employee unions have filed a lawsuit against the VA over restrictions the agency placed on the use of official time.
