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FLRA Law Week

Anyone who has worked in Federal labor relations for any amount of time knows it’s an always-changing and ever-challenging field. It’s absolutely necessary to continually update and refresh your knowledge and skills. So why not get that important training from two instructors with a combined 40 years of experience working at the Federal Labor Relations Authority and even more years of experience in the Federal employment law world?

Monday, Sept. 16: Basic Management and Employee Rights

FLRA Law Week provides attendees with a firm foundation of the historical perspective and precedence of FLRA decisions. This first day of training includes an overview of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute along with a discussion of rights and responsibilities.

 Tuesday, Sept. 17: Labor Relations Meetings and Bargaining

Learn when meetings become formal discussions or Weingarten meetings, and what to do when an employee requests union representation. This session also covers official time, the collective bargaining process, and an introduction to negotiability.

Wednesday, Sept. 18: Unfair Labor Practices and Negotiability

5 U.S.C. § 7116(a) lists eight agency ULPs and 5 U.S.C. § 7116(b) lists eight labor organization ULPs. These ULPs will covered in full detail during the third day of FLRA Law Week. This class will also include discussion of employee rights vs. management rights, an overview of the Federal Service Impasses Panel, and negotiability appeals.

Thursday, Sept. 19: The Psychology of Bargaining, Plus Grievances and Emerging Issues

This class will cover the nuts and bolts of Federal sector negotiation, beginning with the election, the temperament, function, and preparation of the bargaining team. This class will also cover grievances, and exceptions to arbitration awards.

Friday, Sept. 20: Understanding the FSIP and Arbitration

Meet the Federal Service Impasses Panel – the members, procedures, roles, and jurisdiction. You’ll also receive an overview of arbitration, including how the Federal sector process differs from the private sector.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the fundamental rights for Federal employees, the union, and management.
  • Discuss how to properly handle information requests and official time requests.
  • Differentiate among the three categories of bargaining.
  • Understand negotiability regulations.
  • Compare interest-based bargaining to hardball bargaining.

Training time

12:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET each day

Pricing

Early bird (register by Aug. 16, 2024)

  • 5 days = $1,695
  • 4 days = $1,465
  • 3 days = $1,095
  • 2 days = $825
  • 1 day = $495

Standard (register through Sept. 20, 2024)

  • 5 days = $1,795
  • 4 days =$1,5565
  • 3 days = $1,195
  • 2 days = $925
  • 1 day = $595

Event FAQs

Can I attend this class using my government computer? 

This event will be held on Zoom. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If for some reason your firewall will not allow access, you are welcome to use your personal email address to register and to attend the sessions from your personal device. Dial-in telephone access is also available.

Can I earn CLE credits for this class?

CLE applications are the responsibility of each attendee; FELTG does not apply for the credits on behalf of attendees. If you are seeking CLE credit, you may use the materials provided by FELTG in submission to your state bar. You may also request a certificate of completion which will contain the number of training hours attended.

Can I share my access link with co-workers?

No. Registration for this event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.

Can I register a teleworker?

This event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or attending from an agency facility.

How do I receive a group discount?

Group discounts are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals for the full event by the early bird registration deadline. The group discount must be requested in writing with registration submission via email or fax.

What are the Substitute, Cancellation and No-show Policies for Registered Participants?

Substitutions may be made at no cost with advance notice to FELTG. We kindly request 24 hours’ advance notice. No substitutions will be permitted within one hour of the training start time. No cancellations are accepted within 30 days of the training start date. No cancellations are accepted on pre-paid registrations. There are no refunds for no-shows.

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FELTG uses Zoom to broadcast our Virtual Training Institute events. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If for some reason your firewall will not allow access, you’re welcome to use your personal email address to register, and to attend the sessions from your personal device.

No. Registration for each event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.

Each event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or in an agency facility.

Group rates are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals. Group discounts end the same day as early bird registration. Please see the event description for exact details.