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Zipper Clause

A Zipper Clause: Why Agencies and Unions Fight Over It

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: January 29, 2022 7:17 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Court of Appeals has overturned a policy statement from the FLRA on the role of a zipper clause in federal labor relations.

Zipper Clauses and Federal Employee Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 13, 2020 7:07 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The FLRA has issued a policy statement that a zipper clause in a federal union agreement is a required subject of bargaining.

Zipper Clauses, Unions and Lawsuits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 6, 2020 11:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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FLRA is seeking comments on whether a “zipper clause” is a required bargaining topic; AFGE has sued FLRA and FSIP seeking Senate confirmation of FSIP members.

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