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More Unions Sue Over Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 14, 2018 9:43 AM | Updated: Jun 23, 2018 10:10 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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?

By Jeff NealJun 7, 2018 3:35 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Group of employees around a table in a conference room in negotiations - labor relations/bargaining/unions

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 28, 2018 11:59 AM | Updated: Jun 18, 2018 8:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 25, 2018 6:13 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

By Bob GilsonMay 10, 2018 3:00 PM | Updated: Apr 26, 2020 7:53 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

By Bob GilsonMar 1, 2018 10:01 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author offers some tips for agency leaders on planning a labor relations strategy.

Janus V. AFSCME: Effect on Federal Sector Labor Relations

By Bob GilsonFeb 27, 2018 9:44 AM | Updated: Mar 5, 2018 11:25 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Folder sitting on a desk labeled 'labor union' next to an open pamphlet and a pen

A case involving public sector unions is currently being heard by the Supreme Court. How does it affect federal employees?

Executive Order Narrows the Scope for Labor Negotiations at Federal Agencies

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Nov 20, 2017 10:48 AM | Updated: Nov 27, 2017 3:56 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Businespeople conducting negotiations at a conference table in an office setting

The National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations no longer exists. Where does this leave federal employee unions and the workers they represent?

Trump Revokes EO Creating Federal Labor Councils

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 30, 2017 4:16 PM | Updated: Jun 30, 2019 5:04 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
The word "Union" is lined with gold letters on wooden planks

Elections have consequences. President Trump has issued an Executive Order revoking federal labor-management relations councils.

RSC Budget Proposes Cuts to Pay, Retirement Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 25, 2017 2:36 PM | Updated: Aug 3, 2017 9:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
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The House Republican Study Committee recently released its 2018 budget proposal which contains cuts or changes to programs impacting federal employees.

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