Is 100% Official Time Really Necessary?
The author says that restrictions on official time may be a good thing.
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Legislation Aims to Address Poorly Performing Federal Employees
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?
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
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
OPM has issued guidance to restrict implementing Trump administration Executive Orders.
$163 Million+ Supporting Federal Employee Unions in FY 2019
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
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
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
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
How much official time was used by federal employee unions in FY 2019? The latest report from OPM breaks it down.
