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Another Proposal to Restrict Official Time by Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 31, 2019 1:17 PM | Updated: Jan 25, 2021 8:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A new bill in the House would eliminate use of official time by federal employee unions.

Three Very Recent FLRA Decisions with Important Holdings

By Bob GilsonMay 29, 2019 12:11 PM | Updated: Jun 7, 2019 8:03 AM 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

By Bob GilsonMay 21, 2019 3:11 PM | Updated: Jun 1, 2019 8:14 AM 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. SmithApr 10, 2019 1:23 PM | Updated: Apr 21, 2019 2:50 PM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment
Mediator reviews case records as he sits at a desk with a gavel next to him on the desk while another businessman sits across from him with his hands clasped as he listens

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 SmithNov 16, 2018 8:40 AM | Updated: Nov 26, 2018 4:31 PM 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. SmithNov 9, 2018 10:07 AM | Updated: Nov 21, 2018 9:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Balance scale with a stack of gold coins on the left and an old style alarm clock on the right depicting official time or a balance of time versus money concept

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 SmithAug 19, 2018 9:51 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
Policies and Procedures handbooks sitting on a desk

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 SmithJun 18, 2018 11:47 AM | Updated: Jun 26, 2018 3:48 PM 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 SmithJun 14, 2018 9:43 AM | Updated: Jun 23, 2018 10:10 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Document labeled 'lawsuit' sitting on a desk with a pen and glasses

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 SmithJun 12, 2018 4:03 PM | Updated: Jun 22, 2018 10:30 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Image of gavel beside desk sign that says 'labor law'

NTEU has filed for preliminary injunction against two recent executive orders that place restrictions on federal employee unions.

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