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    <AgencyName>Federal Labor Relations Authority</AgencyName>
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        <Address>1400 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005</Address>
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            <NameColumnValue>Carol W. Pope</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Ernest DuBester</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Patrick Pizzella</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Sarah W. Spooner</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>William R. Tobey</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Gina K. Grippando</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>William R. Tobey, Acting</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Dana Rooney-Fisher</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Charles Center</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Julia A. Clark</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Mary E. Jacksteit</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Barbara B. Franklin</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Edward F. Hartfield</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Martin H. Malin</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>H. Joseph Schimansky</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Donald S. Wasserman</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Carol W. Pope</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Earl W. Hockenberry, Jr.</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Stephen R. Ledford</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Mary E. Jacksteit</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Betty Bolden</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Alexandria L. Panehal</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Jonita Whitaker</NameColumnValue>
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        <Paragraph MissionStatmentId="48" SortOrder="1">The Federal Labor Relations Authority oversees labor-management relations between the Federal Government and its employees.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Federal Labor Relations Authority was created as an independent establishment by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective January 1, 1979, pursuant to Executive Order 12107 of December 28, 1978, to consolidate the central policymaking functions in Federal labor-management relations. Its duties and authority are specified in Title VII (Federal Service Labor-Management Relations) of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 7101-7135).</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Authority comprises three members, whom the President nominates and the Senate confirms to a 5-year term. The Chairman of the Authority serves as the chief executive and administrative officer. The Chairman also chairs the Foreign Service Labor Relations Board. The General Counsel of the Authority investigates alleged unfair labor practices, files and prosecutes unfair labor practice complaints before the Authority, and exercises such other powers as the Authority may prescribe.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Authority adjudicates disputes arising under the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program, deciding cases concerning the negotiability of collective bargaining agreement proposals, appeals concerning unfair labor practices and representation petitions, and exceptions to grievance arbitration awards. It also assists Federal agencies and unions in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the program.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Federal Service Impasses Panel, an entity within the Authority, assists in resolving negotiation impasses between agencies and unions. After investigating an impasse, the Panel can either recommend procedures to the parties for the resolution of the impasse or assist the parties in resolving the impasse through whatever methods and procedures it considers appropriate, including factfinding and recommendations. If the parties do not arrive at a settlement after receiving assistance from the Panel, the Panel may hold hearings and take whatever action is necessary to resolve the impasse.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Foreign Service Labor Relations Board and the Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel administer provisions of chapter 2 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3921) concerning labor-management relations. This chapter establishes a statutory labor-management relations program for Foreign Service employees of the U.S. Government. Administrative and staff support is provided by the Federal Labor Relations Authority and the Federal Service Impasses Panel.</Paragraph>
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          <WebAddress>http://www.flra.gov/jobs</WebAddress>
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        <Header>Employment</Header>
        <Paragraph>Contact the Human Resources Division. Phone, 202-218-7979.</Paragraph>
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          <WebAddress>http://www.flra.gov/CIP</WebAddress>
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        <Header>Public Information and Publications</Header>
        <Paragraph>The Authority assists in the reproduction of documents and ordering of transcripts of hearings. Requests for publications should be submitted to the Chief, Case Intake and Publication. Phone, 202-218-7740.</Paragraph>
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      <Footer>For further information, contact the Office of the Executive Director, Federal Labor Relations Authority, 1400 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005. Phone, 202-218-7791.</Footer>
      <Email>flraexecutivedirector@flra.gov</Email>
      <WebAddress>http://www.flra.gov/oed</WebAddress>
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