Pay & Benefits
A Perfect Storm for Federal Employee Pay and Benefits
"The Perfect Storm" was a riveting movie released in 2000. Federal employees have a front row seat while watching the political version of a perfect storm unfold. At…
Unions
Federal Workforce News
Brawling Over Union Dues: The Coming Battle for TSA
President Obama promised to let TSA screening personnel be represented by unions in his campaign. The author explores what will surely shape up as a major organizing effort…
Human Resources
10 Things Every Manager and Supervisor Must Know if the Organization’s Employees are Represented by a Union: Part Two
The article tests your labor relations savvy. You've answered the questions, now compare your answers with those of the author.
Human Resources
Federal Unions and Their Paid Representatives: What Do You Know about Them and What Do You Think about Their Role?
This article describes some of the characteristics of a Federal union its paid representatives. The author invites readers to comment on questions posed by the article concerning the…
Federal Workforce News
Don’t Want NSPS? Join A Union!
As NSPS is challenged in court, DoD is moving out by scrupulously avoiding unionized employees. This gives thousands of DoD professionals a way out--they can form a bargaining…
Human Resources
Is it Time to Stop Subsidizing Federal Unions with Tax Money?
Federal agencies spend millions of dollars each year to subsidize federal employee unions. The reasons for the continued subsidies are complex. The author poses the question: Is it…
Human Resources
New Rules for Federal Unions
The Department of Labor has issued new rules that require union members be notified of their rights as members of a union.
Human Resources
Rating the “Clout Index” of Federal Employee Unions
Here is a "clout index" of several federal unions.
Human Resources
Loss of Power and Members Impacts Union Solidarity
Several large unions have withdrawn from the AFL-CIO, taking with them millions of dollars and millions of members. Federal employee unions have experienced substantial losses in power and…
Federal Workforce News
“The Emperor Has No Clothes”
What will it take for federal employee unions to try a more bipartisan approach in playing politics at the national level?