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THAT TIME NTEU SMACKED DOWN A U.S. PRESIDENT The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) is unique among unions. Despite its name, it represents thousands of employees who work for agencies other than those in the Treasury Department.  It is a very … Continue reading

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WINNING OVERTIME COMPENSATION GRIEVANCES The FLRA is obligated to impose remedies that make employees whole for harm suffered due to contract violations or ULPs as well as impose remedies that discourage continued violations. It recently reminded everyone what employees and … Continue reading

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WHEN NOT TO GRIEVE WIGI DENIALS In virtually every other situation, the rule of thumb is that the deadline for filing a grievance begins to run when the agency issues its written decision. But not when a WIGI is involved–and … Continue reading

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