Labor Mediation and Conciliation
Program Accomplishments
In FY 06, there were 15,072 collective bargaining mediation cases assigned in the private sector; in FY 07, 14,663; in FY 08, 15270 (est). In FY 06, there were 1,632 grievance mediation cases assigned in the private sector; in FY 07, 1,788; in FY 08, 1,700 (est). In FY 06, there were 2,445 relationship development and training programs provided in the private sector; in FY 07, 2,548; and in FY 08, 2,390 (est). In FY 06, there were 1,022 cases of employment mediation; in FY 07, 1,060; in FY 08, 1,150 (est). In FY 06, there were 16,854 arbitration panels submitted to disputing parties. In FY 07, 16,264; and in FY 08, 16,500 (est).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Actual services include: (a) Providing mediation assistance to employers and labor organizations having collective bargaining contract disputes; (b) providing assistance to companies and their unions in the prevention of disputes by seeking to improve their day-to-day relationships and creating a better degree of understanding and cooperation; (c) providing assistance to companies and labor organizations in the selection of impartial arbitrators to hear and decide disputes under collective bargaining agreements.
The agency is involved in special notice and mediation procedures designed to minimize work stoppages in contract disputes at all private health care institutions throughout the nation.
The agency has no jurisdiction in railroad and airlines industries.
The agency assists in dispute resolution involving Federal employees and agencies.
The agency assists in dispute resolutions involving employees of state and local governments where other mediation services are unavailable and where Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service assistance is requested.
The agency also provides mediators to hear complaints by individuals alleging age discrimination in federally funded programs.
The agency provides mediators to train, mediate, and facilitate administrative disputes involving federal agencies.
The agency also assists in the facilitation and mediation of negotiation and rulemaking for federal agencies, in response to requests by the agencies for assistance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Employers and labor organizations involved in industries affecting interstate commerce.
Public sector and federal sector employers and labor organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Employers involved in industries affecting interstate commerce and related labor organizations.
Credentials/Documentation
Contact the federal agency.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Advance notice prior to expiration of existing contract or reopening thereof, as required by 29 U.S.C.
158 (d) and (g).
This program is excluded form coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
FMCS Form F-7 (Notice) may be filed electronically at www.fmcs.gov or mailed to: Notice Processing Unit, The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, 2100 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20427. Telephone (202) 606-5499 Fax: (202) 606-4253.
Award Procedures
Not applicable.
Deadlines
As required by 29 U.S.C. 158(d) and (g), and 5 U.S.C. Section 7119. Contact the federal agency for more information.
Authorization
Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947, as amended, Title II, Public Law 80-101, 29 U.S.C. 172; Federal Labor Management Relations Statute, Public Law 95-454, 5 U.S.C. 7119; Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, Public Law 101-552, 5 U.S.C. 5571-588; Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990, Public Law 101-648. 5 U.S.C. 561- 570.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
93-0100-0-1-505.
Obigations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $42,848,824; FY 08 $43,800,000; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
29 CFR 1400. "Annual Report" and "Labor-Management Committees: Planning for Progress."
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Interested persons may contact the appropriate regional office of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, 2100 K Street N.W., Washington, DC 20427. Contact: John E. Arnold, Director, Office of Public Affairs. Telephone: (202) 606-8100.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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