Association of Civilian Technicians v. Federal Labor Relations Authority

GARLAND, Circuit Judge:

The Association of Civilian Technicians, Puerto Rico Army Chapter (ACT), petitions for review of a ruling by the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) concerning a contract provision that requires reimbursing employees for certain personal expenses. The Department of Defense (DOD) deemed the provision contrary to law and thus not negotiable under the federal collective bargaining statute, 5 U.S.C. §§ 7101 et seq. FLRA agreed, holding that the provision is contrary to law because it would require the agency to spend appropriated funds without congressional…