The full US Court of Appeals sided with DOD and against the unions over the issue of collective bargaining rights in the new National Security Personnel System. A three-judge panel favored DOD in May, but the coalition of unions appealed to the full court. Now, they plan to seek a review in the Supreme Court, reports Government Executive. Despite the earlier judicial ruling, however, Congress appeared inclined to “fix” the labor relations portion of NSPS.
Air Force Basic Military Training leaders say changes implemented as part of BMT 2.0 are generating positive results so far—especially when it comes to creating “airminded” new Airmen.
