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Federal Employee Unions and the Official Time Reform Act

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 9, 2017 11:00 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A new bill would reduce retirement income for some federal employees working as federal union representatives while being paid by the federal government.

Legislation Introduced Requiring OPM to Submit Annual Report on Union Use of Official Time

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 8, 2017 11:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced that would require OPM to submit an annual report to Congress on the amount of official time used by federal employee unions.

House Committee Hearing Scrutinizes Use of Official Time at VA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 17, 2017 11:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Does the use of official time at the VA improve veterans’ care, and how much official time is actually used by employees? A recent House Committee hearing sought to find answers to these questions.

Paid Time for Union Activity and Government Efficiency

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: February 10, 2017 10:28 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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How much time and money are spent at the VA on official time? GAO finds no consistent reporting system.

Trump Administration Proposing Drastic Cuts to Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: January 23, 2017 4:29 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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As a new administration prepares to set up shop in Washington, significant budget cuts are being discussed. Here is a summary of what some of these proposals might be and how they would potentially impact federal employees.

Should Federal Employees Be ‘At Will’ Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 9, 2017 5:32 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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Should federal employees be “at will” employees? It is unlikely changes of this magnitude outlined in a recent bill will be implemented as there will be fierce opposition. Here is a summary.

Fixing Federal Labor Relations: Official Time May Not be the Biggest Problem

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonNovember 27, 2016 12:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says there are at least four issues in the current labor relations system which need correcting to make government work more efficiently and effectively. He outlines each issue as he sees them and what his suggestions are for fixing them.

Bill to Require OPM to Report Annually on Official Time Moves Ahead

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 14, 2016 5:52 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A bill to require OPM to provide annual information on the amount of official time used by federal employees engaging in union activity has been sent to the House for consideration.

House Committee Fires Off Letters Demanding Data on Federal Employees’ Use of ‘Official Time’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 16, 2016 8:43 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) fired off numerous letters late last week to various federal agency leaders requesting data on federal employees’ use of official time.

How Much Official Time Used by Federal Unions? No One Really Knows

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 19, 2014 7:51 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

GAO analyzed a recent OPM report on official time usage by federal employee unions. It found significant discrepancies in the data but OPM noted that providing more accurate data “is not a priority at this time.”

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