A shrill message for whistleblowers

By Nick Schwellenbach

A government whistleblower review board has upheld the firing of a federal air marshal for disclosing “sensitive security information”, even

Excerpts from this story referencing "Merit Systems Protection Board":

"… The board — which reviews whistleblower cases and whose full name is the Merit Systems Protection Board — ruled Monday that disclosures of information labeled “sensitive secu …"

Anti-whistleblower track record continues

By Nick Schwellenbach

One of two whistleblowers to win even a temporary victory before a government whistleblower review board under a Bush administration appoint

Excerpts from this story referencing "Merit Systems Protection Board":

"… ration. Under Neil McPhie, the Bush-appointed chairman of the three-person Merit Systems Protection Board, whistleblowers had a 1-44 win-loss track record, according to a tally by …"

Labor relations authority: Low morale, backlogged cases

By The Center for Public Integrity

In 2007, the Federal Labor Relations Authority ranked dead last in a listing of the “Best Places to Work” among small government agencies

Excerpts from this story referencing "Merit Systems Protection Board":

"… reviewing the backlog of cases. President Bush nominated Chad Bungard, the Merit Systems Protection Board’s general counsel, for the role of general counsel, but there has been n …"

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Pentagon whistleblower Franz Gayl is reinstated

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Senior Marine Corps science advisor Franz Gayl wins case, plans to return to work

Excerpts from this story referencing "Merit Systems Protection Board":

"… 5-day stay of the Corps’ decision to cut off Gayl’s pay this year, the Merit Systems Protection Board — an independent, quasi-judicial agency that polices civil service rules …"

OSHA whistleblower wins court victory

By Jim Morris

A federal court found that Robert Whitmore, an OSHA economist, was fired for raising concerns about flawed injury and illness data.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Merit Systems Protection Board":

"… dentify potentially unsafe workplaces; accuracy, therefore, is crucial.The Merit Systems Protection Board upheld Whitmore’s firing, finding that he had acted in a threatening man …"