Restricting Federal Unions and Firing Poor Performers
New executive orders will restrict government financial support of unions and make it easy to fire poor performing employees.
Official Time
‘Union Time on the People’s Dime’
Use of “official time” by federal employee union representatives was the subject of a recent hearing in Congress.
$174,789,810 for Official Time in FY 2016
A report on official time in the federal government calculates the cost in FY 2016 was $174,789,810, not including other substantial costs for union activities.
RSC Budget Echoes Recent Proposals to Cut Federal Employees’ Pay, Benefits
The 2019 Republican Study Committee budget blueprint includes a number of proposals to cut federal employees’ pay and benefits.
Did Some VA Employees Violate Federal Law?
One Congressman is concerned that some VA employees may have violated federal law when they participated in a recent “March on the VA” union rally.
Union Official Time: Why a Basic Change is Needed
The author says that reports of official time issued by OPM are inaccurate and understated. He raises some questions about the use of official time.
Impasses Panel Signals Policy Shift: Want It? Prove You Need It!
A recent case decision suggests the FSIP has shifted from its past philosophy. The author provides an analysis.
Official Time Bill Adds Paperwork for Union Reps and Headaches for OPM
The author says a proposed bill on official time reporting may offer some benefit, but does so at the expense of added paperwork and managerial challenges.
Federal Employees Working for Unions: CBO Reports on Pending Bill
The CBO concludes a requirement for more reliable accounting of official time by federal employee unions would have a negligible impact on federal expenses.
Bill Advances to Require OPM Action on Official Time
A Bill to require annual reporting on use of official time and other union related items is advancing. It has now passed the House and reported favorably by a Senate committee for consideration.