Handling ULP Investigations: An Agency Perspective
Unfair labor practice (ULP) charges are generally filed by unions against agencies. Here is practical advice telling you what you need to know when a ULP is filed.
Unfair labor practice (ULP) charges are generally filed by unions against agencies. Here is practical advice telling you what you need to know when a ULP is filed.
The power of the internet is deceptive. It gives anyone a chance to express an idea or opinion and to try to influence others. Some may not appreciate how powerful the medium can be before hitting the send button.
A VA staff nurse was fired. The nurse had been a local union president and claimed she was fired for being a whistleblower. A federal court concluded she was fired for not being able to perform her job and her removal was upheld by the MSPB and a court.
Most employees will never be rich and did not enter federal service with that goal in mind. On the other hand, how does one define “rich?”
Dealing successfully with impact and implementation bargaining in the federal sector often takes considerable time and effort. The author offers advice on how to successfully get through the bargaining process.
Federal employment cases are complex. This one has been going on since 1995. It isn’t over yet. A federal court has remanded the case back to the MSPB to gather more evidence regarding reasonable accommodation and the removal of a welder by the Department of the Army.
The August returns for the TSP funds are all in positive territory. What about the rest of the year?
The most important success factor in bargaining is preparation. The author’s worksheet attached to this article shows the items to be considered and researched in thoroughly preparing for bargaining.
Using government computers to download pornography led to removal and a prison sentence for this 30-year federal employee.
A prison manager who failed to report his arrest was fired for several offenses and the MSPB and a federal court find the removal justified.