Binding arbitration in public employment, in contrast to its use in the private sector, results in policy making which has the force of law. (Author)

Suggests that, although a crisis in government service is widely recognized, understanding the motives of public servants and the way to stimulate public service motivation are at a preliminary stage. (Author)

Examines bargaining representation and union membership data among the three principal federal-employee unions. Finds that each union faces a free rider problem and the magnitude of the problem differs across unions. Discusses the financial implications of the problem and offers insights toward future directions. (JOW)

Discusses the Center for Public Integrity, a newly formed public interest group that investigates government ethics issues. Describes some recent cases of public official misconduct. Explains that the center takes a broad approach to ethical issues. Calls for a reexamination of the concept of public service. (SG)

The growth of unionization and the enactment of collective bargaining legislation are considered to be the causes of increased strike activity in the public sector. This paper includes statistical data on the frequency and number of public employee strikes in each state; summarizes the state labor legislation; and presents an average of strikes,…

Analyzes the history and consequences of the "Enmons" decision, which held that union violence, if carried out in furtherance of a legitimate collective bargaining objective, does not violate the extortion and robbery provisions of the federal anti-Racketeering Act of 1934 as amended in 1946 by the Hobbs Act. (MLF)

Measured job performance increases resulting from improved selection validity for most white-collar jobs in the federal government. Results indicated that selection of a one-year cohort produces increases in output worth up to $600 million for each year that the new employees remain employed by the government. (Author/BL)

Describes the problems surrounding the union-management relationship among public employees, with special attention given to library employees. (AP)

Hawaii is one of only two jurisdictions with a law requiring that in every bargaining unit in the public sector, every employee--whether a member or not--must pay a service fee to the exclusive bargaining representative. This article examines the history of this novel legislation and its problems. (Author/DS)

Courses geared to the needs of managerial and supervisory personnel were conducted through Iowa's fifteen area community colleges as in-service training. Using a discussion format and course manuals, over 2000 people in four years have participated in the program, approximately one-half the number is managerial and supervisory positions in Iowa…

A continuing education program for top-level government employees. (HS)

The third and final article in a series discusses the civil service, the industrial training boards, and training as an agent of organizational change. (MF)

Contracting out has cut government costs and raised service levels in many cases. It has, however, also been associated with waste, inefficiency, and graft. Legal and contractual protections may insure public employees against loss of work or reduction in benefits from subcontracting. (Author/IRT)

In general, this survey of six midwest states revealed that health insurance plans for state government employees have moved toward employer funding, comprehensive benefits, and some recognition of the advantages of prepaid group practice plans. (Author/IRT)