Department of Health & Human Services v. Federal Labor Relations Authority

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge WALD.

WALD, Circuit Judge:

This is a petition for review by the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) of an order of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (“FLRA” or the “Authority”), and a cross-application by the FLRA for enforcement of its order. The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO (“AFGE”) is an intervenor in support of the decision of the FLRA. The issue is whether, in an unfair labor practice proceeding brought as a result of a government agency’s refusal to adhere to an arbitration award, the Authority may enforce…