10 Things Every Manager and Supervisor Must Know if the Organization’s Employees are Represented by a Union: Part Two
The article tests your labor relations savvy. You’ve answered the questions, now compare your answers with those of the author.
Unions
Federal Unions and Their Paid Representatives: What Do You Know about Them and What Do You Think about Their Role?
This article describes some of the characteristics of a Federal union its paid representatives. The author invites readers to comment on questions posed by the article concerning the role and access to services given to federal employee unions by federal agencies.
Don’t Want NSPS? Join A Union!
As NSPS is challenged in court, DoD is moving out by scrupulously avoiding unionized employees. This gives thousands of DoD professionals a way out–they can form a bargaining unit.
Is it Time to Stop Subsidizing Federal Unions with Tax Money?
Federal agencies spend millions of dollars each year to subsidize federal employee unions. The reasons for the continued subsidies are complex. The author poses the question: Is it time to stop subsidizing federal employee labor unions?
New Rules for Federal Unions
The Department of Labor has issued new rules that require union members be notified of their rights as members of a union.
Rating the “Clout Index” of Federal Employee Unions
Here is a “clout index” of several federal unions.
Loss of Power and Members Impacts Union Solidarity
Several large unions have withdrawn from the AFL-CIO, taking with them millions of dollars and millions of members. Federal employee unions have experienced substantial losses in power and members also.
“The Emperor Has No Clothes”
What will it take for federal employee unions to try a more bipartisan approach in playing politics at the national level?
Battling for Hearts and Minds in Defense
Change comes slowly to a large, bureaucratic organization. The proposed changes to the civil service structure in DoD are no exception. The public relations battle is just the first round.
No Blood, No Foul, No Unfair Labor Practice
Political battle arises over the creation of the Department of Homeland Security but this recent decision from the FLRA may give the Administration ammunition in its argument that the current program isn’t efficient or effective.
