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Meaning of Terms as Used in This Subchapter; Representation Proceedings; National Consultation Rights and Consultation Rights on Government-wide Rules or Regulations; Miscellaneous and General Requirements
The Federal Labor Relations Authority published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 24, 2026. It took effect on April 23, 2026. Comments closed on April 23, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) intends to revise the regulations governing representation proceedings, as well as other related regulations, so as to provide parties in most cases with decisions from the Authority on all consequential issues in representation proceedings. Further, these changes will optimize the FLRA's workforce by streamlining the decision-making process in representation proceedings, consistent with E.O. 14,210. The FLRA finds that this interim final rule is not a substantive rule. Certain parts of this interim final rule concern interpretative rules, general statements of policy, or rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice. Other parts of this interim final rule concern minor or technical changes for which good cause exists to make notice and comment unnecessary.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-05721
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Interim final rule with request for comments
- Agency
- Federal Labor Relations Authority
- Published
- March 24, 2026
- Takes effect
- April 23, 2026
- Comments due
- April 23, 2026
- Dates
- This interim final rule is effective on April 23, 2026. Comments will be accepted if received by April 23, 2026.
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 5 CFR 2421; 5 CFR 2422; 5 CFR 2426; 5 CFR 2429
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Labor management relations
- Pages
- 17
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