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FMCS New Guidance Threaten Union Rights

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For many federal employees, arbitration feels like a distant part of the collective bargaining agreement—something handled by union representatives or labor counsel after a grievan...

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DOE and NASA Move to End Federal Union Bargaining

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Federal employees at the Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA just witnessed one of the most consequential labor developments in decades. DOE issued notices terminating collective b...

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Telework Arbitration Wins for Federal Unions

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Federal employees have been watching telework policies change rapidly across agencies. Yet a series of arbitration rulings is sending a clear message: when telework protections app...

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Schedule Policy/Career Lawsuits: What Federal Employees Should Know

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Many federal employees are asking the same question: Is anyone actually fighting Schedule Policy/Career in court? The answer is yes. But the procedural posture of those cases is mo...

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FLRA General Counsel and Federal Union Rights

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If you are a federal employee in a bargaining unit, the nomination of a new General Counsel for the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is not abstract politics. It goes direc...

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When a “Detail” Becomes a Legal Problem at Education

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When an agency tells employees to grab a PIV card and laptop and report to another department’s building, it is easy to dismiss it as an inconvenience. But what is unfolding at the...

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TSA Union Contracts and the Risk of Agency Whiplash

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Federal employees expect their workplace rights to operate like guardrails—not like a light switch that flips on and off depending on who is in charge. Yet Transportation Security ...

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Can Congress Restore Federal Union Rights in 2025?

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Federal employees across several agencies felt the shift almost immediately this year: bargaining tables went quiet, contracts suddenly felt fragile, and management decisions began...

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Federal Unions After the Discharge Petition: What This Means for You

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For the first time in years, a bipartisan majority of the House has signed a discharge petition forcing a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act—legislation aimed at undoing t...

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