The proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on July 12th, would enable federal workers to drop union membership—and opt out of paying membership dues—at any point after their first year of membership.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the nation's largest union representing federal employees, urged Congress to override the move and stick to the Senate's pay proposal.
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Rather than making the government a model employer, the labor proposals would unite Uncle Sam with employee-regressive business practices designed to maximize profits. But Sam is in the business of service, not propelling profits.
After a series of one-day strikes, marches and demonstrations, about 220 food- service workers at two Smithsonian museums will be represented by a union in contract negotiations for the first time.
What you won't hear about this new deal: Public workers will get eviscerated, to achieve "deficit reduction"
Government shutdown's consequences also rippled through food service and other non-federal industries as workers sent home.
US Congress fails to pass budget legislation before midnight deadline, shuttering large portions of the government
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