The President’s Kennedy Problem
America today bears a resemblance to the 1960’s. A recent poll portends political surprises to come.
Unions
Told, “You Don’t Need a Union Rep?” The Supreme Court Disagrees
If federal employees don’t get the assistance they need from their unions, do they have other options?
FLRA Likely to Impose Restrictions on Canceling Payment of Union Dues in 2023
The FLRA is proposing to reinstitute restrictions on when union dues payments can be canceled by a federal employee.
Legislation Aims to Address Poorly Performing Federal Employees
New legislation aims to restore four Trump era executive orders placing restrictions on unions and making it easier to fire federal employees.
Freedom from Union Dues? Union Explains How to Restrict Dues Cancellations
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.
Are Unions Relevant in the Age of Telework?
Could telework be the death of unions in the federal government?
Why Would Anyone Want to be a Union Representative?
What makes a person want to be a union rep? The author shares some of his experiences based on his career in labor relations.
Vaccine Mandates, Unions, and Politics: A Volatile Mix
Unions support the Biden Administration and represent federal employees. Will vaccine negotiations delay or prevent federal employees from returning to their offices?
Do We Need Federal Unions?
Are unions needed in federal government? The author addresses what is a complex question based on his labor relations experience.
$163 Million+ Supporting Federal Employee Unions in FY 2019
The total cost to the federal government supporting federal employee unions was more than $163 million in fiscal year 2019.
