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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Reddit is reporting that HHS is appealing the arbitration decision.  My guess is we will end up in the same boat.  Expected but disappointing. [/quote]

Agencies really have no choice to appeal. But they could also allow regular telework while appealing. Give people two days. Other agencies have done it. Once they try to start hiring, maybe someone will tell those in charge that there are few qualified applicants. [/quote]

HHS has indeed notified the NTEU that the management will appeal. It will likely take the FLRA a year to rule. Then that can also be appealed. All of this means that we will unlikely to have telework back. I am absolutely certain Atkins will appeal as well. More people will leave, but that’s the point.

I also believe it will be difficult for the agency to attract talent with the full RTO in place.

I hope I am wrong. But as so may here have said, Atkins hates his staff/us. [/quote]

The difference is that if the FLRA rules in favor of the union, then HHS would have to abide by the ruling during the next appeal.  Now they don’t when appealing to the FLRA.

Also, the FLRA is pretty backed up, so it could take more than a year.  [/quote]

The whole point of the appeal is SLAPP. Each agency knew they were violating the CBAs they had. Since there are no penalties for the violations, they will continue to appeal until they are out of those options. Which will take years. By then the damage will have been done: gutted government, low morale, disengaged people, lack of competent staff. That’s the whole point!

In addition, Atkins wants to cut all SEC-specific benefits, doesn’t want to give raises.

I feel sorry for OGC attorneys who have to put their names under these frivolous filings and appeals. [/quote]

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