Monthly Archives: August 2015

UNION LEADERSHIP The Dean of the Duke University School of Business is getting some publicity today for what he said about leadership. A reporter asked him about teaching leadership and the Dean responded, “The classic model of leadership is to … Continue reading

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NTEU CONVENTION BEGINS THIS WEEK BEHIND CLOSED DOORS While the NTEU convention does not start officially until August 9, its Resolutions Committee meets this week behind doors closed to delegates and members.  Under its Constitution, the NTEU National President appoints … Continue reading

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AGENCY HEAD APPROVAL OF LOCAL AGREEMENTS The 5 USC 7117(c) rules for approving agreements negotiated at the level of exclusive recognition are well- known, e.g., an agency head has thirty days to disapprove a negotiated agreement, the agency must serve … Continue reading

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