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Three Very Recent FLRA Decisions with Important Holdings

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMay 29, 2019 12:11 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Three new FLRA decisions send a message to arbitrators about the Authority’s philosophy on issues.

FSIP Rethinks Union Rights and Official Time

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMay 21, 2019 3:11 PM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 10, 2019 1:23 PM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 16, 2018 8:40 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal employee unions have filed a lawsuit against the VA over restrictions the agency placed on the use of official time.

VA Restricting Salary to Federal Employees Representing Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 9, 2018 10:07 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM issues new guidance to agencies and the VA cuts of use of official time for medical professionals to focus on “putting veterans first.”

VA Takes Action to Restrict Collective Bargaining and Official Time

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 19, 2018 9:51 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The VA is clamping down on unions’ use of collective bargaining in some situations.

AFGE Seeking Injunction of One of Trump’s Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 18, 2018 11:47 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

AFGE is seeking an injunction of one of President Trump’s executive orders regarding the use of official time.

More Unions Sue Over Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 14, 2018 9:43 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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13 more unions have sued President Trump over the executive orders he recently issued that attempt to place restrictions on federal employee unions.

NTEU Seeking Injunction of Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 12, 2018 4:03 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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NTEU has filed for preliminary injunction against two recent executive orders that place restrictions on federal employee unions.

Will Executive Orders Change Collective Bargaining?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJune 7, 2018 3:35 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author analyzes the two recent executive orders on federal employee unions and discusses on how they may impact civil service reform.

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