Dramatic Decrease in Official Time at VA
The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.
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Should Federal Union Officials Be Paid to Lobby Congress?
FLRA is seeking comments on a proposed rule to restrict use of official time by union representatives to lobby Congress.
Task Force Proposes Eliminating FERS
A task force report urges major changes to the civil service system from pay and benefits to handling removal actions and appeals by federal employees.
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.
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.
