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HR Managers & Directors, Pay Very Careful Attention to This FLRA Decision!

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonFebruary 25, 2019 9:31 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that a recent FLRA decision reverses previous precedent which will have important implications for HR managers.

The Democratic Party Has Forgotten Its Roots

By David HendrickUpdated: January 27, 2019 9:18 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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The author says the shutdown highlights the fact that the Democratic party has forgotten its roots, and federal employees are paying the price.

Trump Says Many Federal Employees Want Border Security

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 27, 2018 9:25 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

President Trump said that many federal employees support his effort to build a border wall, but some unions disagree. Where do you stand?

Unions Sue VA Over Official Time Restrictions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 16, 2018 8:40 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal employee unions have filed a lawsuit against the VA over restrictions the agency placed on the use of official time.

VA Restricting Salary to Federal Employees Representing Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 9, 2018 10:07 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Balance scale with a stack of gold coins on the left and an old style alarm clock on the right depicting official time or a balance of time versus money concept

OPM issues new guidance to agencies and the VA cuts of use of official time for medical professionals to focus on “putting veterans first.”

Unions v. Trump: How a Court Determines That the President’s Power Infringes on Employees’ Rights

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Updated: September 26, 2018 2:13 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The territory between the interpretation of federal law regarding a President’s power versus employees’ Constitutional rights is murky.

DC District Court Judge Makes Jurisdiction Grab in Trump Executive Orders Decision

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonAugust 27, 2018 11:01 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that a recent court decision to overturn Trump’s executive orders shows a lack of understanding of federal sector collective bargaining.

150 Federal Union Officials Stole Over $4.5 Million From Members Since 2001

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonAugust 14, 2018 10:26 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Data from the Labor Department provide a glimpse into the number of cases in which federal union officials were involved in theft of union dues.

Are Your Union Officers Violating a Criminal Statute With Your Money?

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonAugust 2, 2018 3:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Is a full time union representative allowed to accept pay from the government as well as the union? The author looks at the issue.

Federal Unions’ ‘Fake News’ and How to Check It

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonUpdated: July 31, 2018 3:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Close up of a person's hand turning wooden block letters that spell 'fake' to 'fact' depicting a juxtaposition between fake or fact, true or false

The author cites statistics depicting an alternate perspective on federal unions and the recent executive orders.

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