Acronyms
BUE
Bargaining Unit Employees
Unfair Labor Practices section
7116
Employee can invoke this right in a meeting that might lead to discipline
Weingarten Right
“This action constitutes violations of the following provisions of the CBA…”
Contractual Violations
These can be used to determined if the penalty imposed is too harsh
Douglas Factors
FLRA
Federal Labor Relations Authority
right to information requests to help with representation
7114(b)(4)
Unions can attend these gatherings where topics include change in working conditions
Formal Discussions
“The Union submits this Step 1 grievance on behalf of Anita Ross Richards, RN, a bargaining unit employee of NFFE Local 238…”
Statement of Grievance
Removal, suspension for more than 14 days, reduce in grade and pay is a…
Major Adverse Action
RFI
Request For Information
Right of Union to negotiate procedures and working conditions regarding management rights
7106(b)
Unions can enter this regarding the CBA or midterm bargaining
Negotiations
“Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 7114(B)(4), we request the following information…”
Requested Information
The entity that an employee can appeal to in regards to termination based on unacceptable performance
MSPB
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
Employees’ Right to engage in collective bargaining
7102(b)
Unions can file this if an employer violates 5 U.S.C. § 7116
Unfair Labor Practice
“…immediate reinstatement of RN Anita Ross Richards…any representational costs…”
Requested Remedy
Arbitrators/MSPB may use these seven tests of this to establish validity of a disciplinary action
Just cause
FSIP
Federal Service Impasses Panel
Grievance procedures shall be fair and simple
7121(b)(A)
If grievances are not resolved, the case can move to this more costly option
Arbitration
Term to describe remedies that will “make right” or “make complete”
“Make whole”
This means when an employee fails to meet established standards in one or more critical elements
Unacceptable performance