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Told, “You Don’t Need a Union Rep?” The Supreme Court Disagrees

By Christopher PascaleApr 27, 2023 2:48 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

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.

Legislation Aims to Address Poorly Performing Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 18, 2022 9:32 AM | Updated: Mar 28, 2022 11:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

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.

Are Unions Relevant in the Age of Telework?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiOct 4, 2021 3:07 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Could telework be the death of unions in the federal government?

Why Would Anyone Want to be a Union Representative?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiSep 2, 2021 9:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 2, 2021 7:05 AM | Updated: Sep 13, 2021 4:22 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMay 3, 2021 10:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 17, 2021 12:16 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The total cost to the federal government supporting federal employee unions was more than $163 million in fiscal year 2019.

Political Donations and Federal Employees in 2020 Elections

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 12, 2021 12:15 PM | Updated: Aug 25, 2021 12:06 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Who did federal employees support with political donations in 2020 and how many millions did they donate?

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