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FLRA Reverses Course on Union Dues Cancellation Rule

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 9, 2026 7:05 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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The FLRA withdrew its 2022 proposal to limit when federal employees can cancel union dues, keeping the current rule: cancel anytime after one year.

“It’s Going to Be Devastating”: Court OKs Trump Order Impacting Federal Union Dues and Bargaining Power

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 17, 2025 11:29 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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An appeals court halts an injunction on an executive order limiting federal unions, restricting dues withholding and bargaining power for national security.

Senate Adds Cuts to Federal Employees’ Benefits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 13, 2025 4:36 PM | Updated: Jun 26, 2025 1:08 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has released legislative text that would make significant cuts to federal employees’ benefits.

Canceling Union Dues Withholding May Require Going to Court

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 5, 2024 8:25 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The FLRA may revert to more restrictions on canceling union dues. How difficult can it be to cancel? In this case, a federal employee went to court and is still trying about 3 years later.

Is It Time to Modernize the Union Dues Process?

FedSmith.com author Darryl RobertsBy Darryl RobertsOct 11, 2023 2:35 PM | Updated: Nov 16, 2023 2:29 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that it is time to reform the union dues collection process.

Federal Employees and Union Dues Withholding: The Controversy Continues

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 14, 2023 2:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A bill in Congress would prohibit agencies from assuming the role of dues withholding for unions. Here is an update on how the FLRA has addressed this issue.

FLRA Likely to Impose Restrictions on Canceling Payment of Union Dues in 2023

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 27, 2022 11:42 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The FLRA is proposing to reinstitute restrictions on when union dues payments can be canceled by a federal employee.

Freedom from Union Dues? Union Explains How to Restrict Dues Cancellations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 19, 2021 2:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A federal employee wanting to cancel a union dues withholding may find it difficult, despite an FLRA policy to make it easier. Here is how unions will make the process more difficult.

Freedom from Union Dues for Some Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 8, 2020 4:33 PM | Updated: Oct 19, 2021 12:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The FLRA has published a rule giving federal employees more leeway in canceling the withholding of union dues

Federal Employees and Union Dues

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 19, 2020 8:23 AM | Updated: Oct 19, 2021 12:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The FLRA is issuing a proposed rule to allow federal employees to more easily cancel a union dues withholding allotment. Comments are due by April 9, 2020.

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