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When common union demands are too demanding

The AFGE wants agencies to pay for more of the union\'s operating costs. Analysis from federal dispute consultant Bob Gilson.

Federal News Network Staff

July 12, 2011 10:05 am

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Here’s what one federal employee union is asking of a federal agency: A complete office suite, all of the furnishings, internet access and long distance telephone. Plus use of agency auditoriums if need be. All to be paid by the agency – that is, the taxpayers. Is this a normal part of federal union activity? For some background, the Federal Drive turned to Bob Gilson, a federal dispute consultant and contributing author to FedSmith.com.