The Good News: LR Statute Doesn’t Say Unions are Always Right

By Ann Boehm, September 14, 2021 In a recent training session, an attendee raised this scenario: “A political appointee is close friends with an agency union official, and we are pretty much being told to do whatever the union wants. Do you have any advice for how a...

Establishing Conduct Expectations: A Sample Policy Part II

By Barbara Haga, September 14, 2021 This month, we tackle a few other aspects of the work and conduct expectations that I began in last month’s article, in which I tackled work schedules, attendance and other related matters. INTERNAL WORK REQUIREMENTS.  The following...

Be Careful What You Ask for – And How You Respond

By Michael Rhoads, September 14, 2021 I’ve always regarded Labor Relations like the old Rubik’s Cube. There are a seemingly endless number of twists and turns before arriving at the final solution. I admire the tenacity of those who have made a career out of LR.  It’s...

Well, Excu-u-use Me! Sometimes, Feds Say the Darndest Things

By Dan Gephart, September 14, 2021 Ever hear about the Federal employee who walked out of Whole Foods without paying for the two tacos in his hands? When stopped by security, he claimed he “thought the tacos were comped for Federal employees.” Or how about the Fed who...

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