AFGE, Other Unions (Cross-Appellants) v. Michael Chertoff, DHS and Linda M. Springer, OPM (Appellants/Cross-Apellees)

Last Update: June 27, 2006 — 12:21 PM

In a 50 page decision issued today, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part the decision of the District Court in the lawsuit challenging DHS's labor relations regulations. The Court of Appeals agreed with the District Court that DHS's attempt to reserve to itself the right to unilaterally abrograte lawfully negotiated and executed agreement is unlawfull. Second, the Court held the final rule violates the act insofar as it limits the scope of bargaining to employees specific personnel matters, reversing the District Court's contrary decision.

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