Across multiple decisions on Wednesday, the agency that governs federal sector labor law removed unions’ right to midterm bargaining and made it harder for unions to demand agencies bargain over changes to working conditions.
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Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of EEOC Attorney’s Retaliation Claims
D.C. Circuit Court finds that a lower court improperly dismissed a lawsuit by an EEOC attorney who said the agency interfered with her pay and benefits and denied reasonable accommodation requests over her filing discrimination claims against federal agencies.
Labor Authority: Unions Can’t Do ‘Grassroots’ Lobbying on Official Time
Although federal employee groups decried the decision, the Federal Labor Relations Authority stopped short of a conservative anti-labor organization’s request to outlaw direct lobbying of lawmakers while on official time.
How to Protect Remote Workers’ Productivity and Performance
Even as restrictions ease, working from home will continue for many. Experts offer tips for bridging the distance.
Labor Board Makes It Easier for Federal Employees to Cancel Union Dues
Until now, feds could only opt out of union membership at one-year intervals.
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