[United States Government Manual] [September 15, 2009] [Pages 395-397] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY 1400 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005 Phone, 202-218-7770. Internet, www.flra.gov. CHAIR Carol Waller Pope Executive Director Catherine V. Emerson, Acting Chief Counsel Sue McCluskey Director, Case Intake Office and Legal Donald Harris Publications Solicitor Rosa M. Koppel Deputy Solicitor William Tobey Inspector General Francine C. Eichler Chief Administrative Law Judge Charles Center Members Thomas M. Beck, (vacancy) Chief Counsels James Abbott, (vacancy) General Counsel (vacancy) Deputy General Counsel (vacancy) Federal Service Impasses Panel Chairman (vacancy) Members (7 vacancies) Executive Director H. Joseph Schimansky Foreign Service Labor Relations Board Chair Carol Waller Pope Members (5 vacancies) General Counsel (vacancy) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Federal Labor Relations Authority oversees the Federal service labor-management relations program. It administers the law that protects the right of employees of the Federal Government to organize, bargain collectively, and participate through labor organizations of their own choosing in decisions affecting them. The Authority also ensures compliance with the statutory rights and obligations of Federal employees and the labor organizations that represent them in their dealings with Federal agencies. 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). [[Page 396]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T217558.040 [[Page 397]] Activities 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. Consistent with its statutory charge to provide leadership in establishing policies and guidance to participants in the Federal labor-management relations program, it also assists Federal agencies and unions in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the program through training. 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. The Federal Service Impasses Panel, an entity within the Authority, is assigned the function of providing assistance 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 assistance by the Panel, the Panel may hold hearings and take whatever action is necessary to resolve the impasse. 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. Regional Offices--Federal Labor Relations Authority ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- City/Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta, GA (Suite 701, 285 Peachtree Ctr. Ave., Richard S. Jones, Acting..................... 404-331-5300 30303-1270). Boston, MA (Suite 472, Thomas P. O'Neill Federal Philip T. Roberts............................ 671-565-5100 Bldg., 10 Causeway St., 02222). Chicago, IL (Suite 1150, 55 W. Monroe, 60603- Peter A. Sutton.............................. 312-886-3465 9729). Dallas, TX (Suite 926, LB-107, 525 S. Griffin James Petrucci............................... 214-767-6266 St., 75202-1906). Denver, CO (Suite 100, 1244 Speer Blvd., 80204- Matthew Jarvinen............................. 303-844-5224 3581). San Francisco, CA (Suite 220, 901 Market St., Gerald M. Cole............................... 415-356-5000 94103-1791). Washington, DC (2d Fl., 1400 K St. NW., 20424- Robert P. Hunter............................. 202-357-6029 0001). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of Information Employment Employment inquiries and applications may be sent to the Human Resources Division. Phone, 202-218-7963. Internet, www.flra.gov/ 29-jobs.html. Public Information and Publications The Authority will assist in arranging reproduction of documents and ordering transcripts of hearings. Requests for publications should be submitted to the Director, Case Control and Legal Publications. Phone, 202-218-7780. Internet, www.flra.gov. For further information, contact the Office of the Executive Director, Federal Labor Relations Authority, 1400 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005. Phone, 202-218-7949. Email, [email protected]. Internet, www.flra.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------