Back to the Future: Labor Relations in Government Today
How will the new Executive Orders from the Trump administration impact labor relations in the federal government? Here is one perspective.
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OPM Guidance on Labor and Employee Relations Executive Orders
OPM has issued guidance on President Trump’s recent Executive Orders impacting the federal workforce.
Senators Want Executive Orders Rescinded
A group of 45 Senate Democrats are asking President Trump to reconsider his executive orders directed at the federal workforce.
More Unions Sue Over Executive Orders
13 more unions have sued President Trump over the executive orders he recently issued that attempt to place restrictions on federal employee unions.
Will Executive Orders Change Collective Bargaining?
The author analyzes the two recent executive orders on federal employee unions and discusses on how they may impact civil service reform.
Controlling Federal Unions’ Use of Official Time
A new Executive Order has been issued placing restrictions on use of a federal employee’s paid time when working as a union representative.
Restricting Federal Unions and Firing Poor Performers
New executive orders will restrict government financial support of unions and make it easy to fire poor performing employees.
FLRA Reverses Precedents Creating New Case Law
The FLRA has reversed prior interpretations of the law in a couple of important ways. The author summarizes the court’s rationale in a new case.
Federal Labor Relations: Some Thoughts for Executives, Political & Otherwise
The author offers some tips for agency leaders on planning a labor relations strategy.
Janus V. AFSCME: Effect on Federal Sector Labor Relations
A case involving public sector unions is currently being heard by the Supreme Court. How does it affect federal employees?
