NTEU Endorses Clinton for President
Hillary Clinton has picked up another federal employee union endorsement, this time from the National Treasury Employees Union.
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AFGE Endorses Clinton for President
The American Federation of Government Employees has announced that it is endorsing Hillary Clinton for president in 2016.
Federal Employee Groups Disgusted With President’s Proposed Pay Raise
Federal employee groups have been expressing their displeasure this week with the president’s proposed pay raise for 2016.
Does Having Unions in Government Make Sense?
The author says that unions, like the people they represent, come in a lot of flavors. He describes some of his own experiences which highlight both the good and the bad when it comes to unions and also says that the right leadership in agencies and unions can be a force for real progress.
Cox Reelected as AFGE National President
J. David Cox, Sr. will serve another three year term as the American Federation of Government Employees national president.
The Good and the Bad Union Representative
What defines a “good” or “effective” labor organization and its leadership? The author says that he has recently been encountering a rash of agency officials with a profoundly negative experience of their employee representatives. He describes why he believes this to be the case and what he believes leads to these negative attitudes and experiences.
Legislation Introduced to Closely Track Payment of Union Officials’ Salaries
The federal government currently pays salaries of employees who spend time representing unions. Legislation has been introduced to eliminate this practice.
Federal Government Shaken by NFFE Threat?
The NY Post published a piece recently quoting a Federal union official to the effect that there would be payback for any problems caused by sequestration. The Author suggests the Post get a grip on its reporting and that Federal unions might just want to read up on the law and some ancient history.
Postal Unions Livid About Elimination of Saturday Delivery
Two Postal Service unions are unhappy about the Postal Service’s decision to eliminate Saturday mail delivery with one even going so far as to call for the Postmaster General’s dismissal.
An Election in Wisconsin and the ‘Perfect Storm’ for Federal Employees Still Gaining Strength
Americans are increasingly polarized. Elections are becoming more hotly disputed with tempers fraying and lawyers and lawsuits becoming the “new normal.” At the heart of the matter, the role of government in America and the role of unions in government.
