The New FLRA Chief and Biden's Priorities for Feds

Published: Feb. 11, 2021, 10:30 a.m.

The Federal Labor Relations Authority has a new chair, Ernest DuBester, with the new administration. His elevation to that position could be a sign of a new direction for the federal government and labor relations. President Joe Biden tapped DuBester last month, perhaps as a signal to union groups that his administration will be more amenable to federal employees’ concerns.

GovExec reporter Erich Wagner interviewed DuBester about a wide-ranging set of issues. Wagner joined the  joined the show to discuss the interview and what DuBester will bring to the role.