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.