The Patent Office Professional Association (POPA) has filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) due to denial of representation rights during a formal meeting about personnel policies. Section 7114(a)(2)(A) mandates that employee representatives should be present in discussions about grievances or work conditions. In addition, POPA recently filed a grievance against the USPTO concerning a notice for the mandatory return to in-person work, claiming potential violations of collective bargaining agreements.
The Patent Office Professional Association (POPA) has filed a charge against the USPTO regarding denied representation during discussions about employee policies, alleging violation of fair labor practices.
Under Section 7114(a)(2)(A) of the Unfair Labor Relations statute, unions must be allowed representation in formal discussions affecting employees' grievances and work conditions.
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