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Why doesn't the government employee in USA have the right to strike when other employees in the usa have the right?
MaxManus said:Why doesn't the government employee in USA have the right to strike when other employees in the usa have the right?
How 'bout: "you annoy me: you're fired!"?I always thought that Reagan firing the FAA controllers was on the basis of something like 'safety related jobs aren't allowed to strike'...
enosis_ said:I would think public safety would be the first concern. I've often wondered why Government employees need union representation? Doesn't the Government typically follow labor laws?
MarneMath said:From my experience, the union has mostly functioned as a lobbying group. Since we can't strike or argue over pay, they use the fact they represent a little over a quarter million employees as their bargaining chip. As to how effective this is for us, I have no idea.
russ_watters said:I misunderstood the OP: didn't realize you meant federal government
In either case, insofar as a "strike" is just a bunch of people walking off a job, as a practical matter it can't really be outlawed. However, at the same time if you don't show up for work, your boss can just fire you, like Reagan did.
enosis_ said:I would think public safety would be the first concern. I've often wondered why Government employees need union representation? Doesn't the Government typically follow labor laws?
MaxManus said:Not sure what you mean with public safety, is it more important for the safety a washington bureaucrat does not strike than doctors? The government employees doesn't need striking as in we need water to survide but striking power helps to increase wages.
MaxManus said:Not sure what you mean with public safety, is it more important for the safety a washington bureaucrat does not strike than doctors? The government employees doesn't need striking as in we need water to survide but striking power helps to increase wages.
The right to strike for government employees refers to the legal right of government workers to participate in collective action, such as work stoppages or protests, in order to negotiate better working conditions and wages.
No, not all government employees have the right to strike. The laws and regulations regarding the right to strike vary by country and can also differ depending on the specific job or agency within the government.
The process for government employees to go on strike may differ depending on the laws and regulations in their country. In general, it often involves a vote by the workers' union to authorize a strike, followed by a notice to the government employer and potential negotiations before the strike can take place.
It is possible for government employees to be fired for going on strike, depending on the laws and regulations in their country. However, in many cases, there are protections in place for employees participating in lawful strikes, such as the right to reinstatement after the strike ends.
The consequences of a government employee strike can vary and may depend on the specific circumstances and laws in place. Some potential consequences may include disruptions to government services, financial losses for the government, and negotiations between the government and the striking employees. In some cases, strikes may also lead to changes in working conditions or wages for government employees.