Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit June 1, 2001, No. 00-1245 (Ass'n of Civilian Technicians v. Federal Labor Relations Authority)

Opinion for the Court filed by Chief Judge HARRY T. EDWARDS.

HARRY T. EDWARDS, Chief Judge:

The National Guard Technician Act of 1968, 32 U.S.C. § 709(b), provides that, as a condition of civilian employment, technicians must, inter alia, be members of the National Guard and hold the military grade specified by the Secretary concerned. And § 709(a) of the Technician Act, 32 U.S.C.