Local Education

Employment Actions

Employment actions refer to the various steps and processes involved in managing personnel within an organization. These include hiring, onboarding, training, compensating, promoting, disciplining, and terminating employees. Examples of employment Actions Disciplinary actions, such as suspensions or terminations Denial of promotions or advancements Adverse performance evaluations or ratings Denial of training opportunities Harassment or discrimination …

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Constitution & Bylaws (info)

A labor union’s local constitution and bylaws are the governing documents that outline the structure, rules, and procedures of the local union. They provide a framework for how the local union operates and how its members participate in decision-making processes. The constitution and bylaws typically cover various aspects of the union’s organization and functioning, including …

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Hiring

Direct Hire Authority Direct Hire Authority (DHA) is a hiring mechanism that allows federal agencies to expedite the hiring of qualified candidates for specific positions. The use of DHA allows agencies to bypass the traditional competitive hiring process and hire candidates directly, based on their qualifications. In general, federal agencies are required to announce job …

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Information Requests

Under Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 7114(b)(4), federal labor unions have the right to request information from federal agencies for the purpose of carrying out their representational duties. This provision is part of the Federal Labor-Management Relations program and outlines the rights and responsibilities of federal labor unions. Specifically, Section 7114(b)(4) states that …

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