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- FMCS Unveils 12-Part Video Series Showcasing Its Mission and Services in a Brand-New Way WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 28, 2024) – The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is proud to announce the launch of its newest educational initiative: the "FMCS 101" video series. Designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the Agency's mission, services, and history, the series aims to become an invaluable public resource, aiding those who seek [...]The post FMCS Unveils 12-Part Video Series Showcasing Its Mission and Services in a Brand-New Way appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- FMCS Statement on Latest Columbia River Basin Agreement WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 14, 2023) – The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) was again privileged to lead mediation efforts between the US Government (USG) and parties involved in a long-running Federal lawsuit over the operation of the Columbia River Power System. The National Wildlife Federation, the State of Oregon, the State of Washington, the [...]The post FMCS Statement on Latest Columbia River Basin Agreement appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- FMCS Launches Its First-Ever Podcast on Conflict Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 15, 2023) – The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) launched its first podcast today, giving government employees, labor-management relations industry professionals, and others an inside look at difficult conversations in the realm of conflict resolution and how FMCS and its partners promote dialogue, engagement, and awareness around conflict in the workplace. [...]The post FMCS Launches Its First-Ever Podcast on Conflict Resolution appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- FMCS Arbitration Request Fees Increasing Oct. 1 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 26, 2023) – The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) will be increasing fees for the Agency’s arbitration services effective Oct. 1, following a review of the current fee schedule. The decision was made due to many factors, including the rising expenses of technology and the administrative costs of running the program. [...]The post FMCS Arbitration Request Fees Increasing Oct. 1 appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- DOI: Biden-Harris Administration, Tribes Reach Historic Agreement Supporting Efforts to Restore Healthy and Abundant Salmon Populations to Upper Columbia River Basin Department of the Interior Press Release Thursday, September 21, 2023 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov Support for salmon reintroduction efforts in the Upper Columbia River Basin underscores Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to upholding obligations to Tribal Nations WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration today announced a historic agreement to support Tribally [...]The post DOI: Biden-Harris Administration, Tribes Reach Historic Agreement Supporting Efforts appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- FMCS Congratulates Parties in Resolving Gulf Coast Rail Dispute WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 25, 2022) – The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) congratulates Amtrak, CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern and the Port of Mobile (Ala.) on their Nov. 22 agreement, ending more than six years of challenging negotiations. The parties began mediation with FMCS in June after the dispute was brought before the Surface Transportation [...]The post FMCS Congratulates Parties in Resolving Gulf Coast Rail Dispute appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- FMCS Congratulates Department of Defense Education Activity and Overseas Federation of Teachers on Pivotal Agreement WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 26, 2022) – The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) welcomed representatives from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and the Overseas Federation of Teachers (OFT) to its Washington, DC headquarters yesterday to congratulate the parties on a pivotal tentative labor agreement.  It is the parties’ first successor contract agreement in [...]The post FMCS Congratulates Department of Defense Education Activity and Overseas Federation of Teachers on Pivotal Agreement appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- Thousands Attend FMCS’s Free Conflict Resolution Week Webinar Series WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 24, 2022) – The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) welcomed almost 3,000 registrants for its week-long webinar series during National Conflict Resolution Week last week marking the Agency’s 75th anniversary as the nation’s premier public agency for dispute resolution and conflict management. FMCS offered a range of twice-daily online presentations and [...]The post Thousands Attend FMCS’s Free Conflict Resolution Week Webinar Series appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- FMCS to Celebrate 75th Anniversary During Conflict Resolution Week WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 11, 2022) – The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is celebrating National Conflict Resolution Week this year along with its 75th anniversary as the nation’s premier public agency for dispute resolution and conflict management. Conflict Resolution Week is a week-long celebration to be held Oct. 17-21 and centered around Conflict Resolution [...]The post FMCS to Celebrate 75th Anniversary During Conflict Resolution Week appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
- MSPB Announces PFR Mediation Pilot Program With FMCS WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 28, 2022) - Since the restoration of its quorum on March 4, 2022, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has recommitted itself to issuing high-quality decisions on petitions for review (PFRs) as efficiently as possible. As part of this effort, on October 3, 2022, MSPB will launch a pilot program targeting particular [...]The post MSPB Announces PFR Mediation Pilot Program With FMCS appeared first on Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.