Unions Sue VA Over Official Time Restrictions
Federal employee unions have filed a lawsuit against the VA over restrictions the agency placed on the use of official time.
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VA Restricting Salary to Federal Employees Representing Unions
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
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
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
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?
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
The author cites statistics depicting an alternate perspective on federal unions and the recent executive orders.
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.
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Senators Want Executive Orders Rescinded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.
