Search Results for agency_names:"Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service"

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Search Results: agency_names:"Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12161
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) announced a 60-day comment period for the public to provide feedback on a new information collection request. This request is a Stakeholder Survey aimed at gathering qualitative feedback to improve the agency's service delivery. The survey, which seeks to collect responses annually from different sectors, is being submitted for approval to the Office of Management and Budget in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments must be submitted by May 13, 2025, and the feedback will help the agency enhance the quality and effectiveness of its services.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service wants to know how they can do a better job helping people, so they are asking everyone to tell them what they think about their services through a survey. They are collecting these ideas until May 13, 2025, to see how they can make their work even better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97617
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) has announced a new succession plan for its Director position. This plan, effective December 9, 2024, outlines the order in which FMCS officials will assume the Director's responsibilities if the Director is unable to perform their duties. The succession starts with the Principal Deputy, Chief Operating Officer, followed by several deputy directors and other key officers. The update ensures continual leadership for FMCS operations.

    Simple Explanation

    The FMCS has a new plan showing who will take charge if the boss can't work. First, the next-in-line is the top helper, followed by others in a clear order. However, they didn't say what happens if all those people are missing or how often they check to make sure the plan still works well.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11541
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is inviting public comments on the Arbitrator's Personal Data Questionnaire, FMCS Form R-22, which they plan to submit for approval to the Office of Management Budget (OMB). This form is used to evaluate the qualifications of private citizens who apply to be listed as professional arbitrators, helping FMCS maintain a roster of qualified individuals. Comments on this information collection request must be submitted by May 6, 2025. The questionnaire is part of FMCS's efforts to provide facilities for voluntary arbitration and is mandated by the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants people to tell them what they think about a form that helps them pick good helpers to solve arguments. These helpers aren't part of the government, but they need to be really good at their jobs, so the government checks if they are qualified using this form.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11541
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is asking for public comments on an information collection request known as the Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement (FMCS Form R-19). This form helps FMCS monitor arbitrators' work and gather data on fees and time spent on cases, complying with government requirements for voluntary arbitration. The request aims to ensure the information is useful and not overly burdensome and will be part of FMCS's annual report on arbitration services. Comments can be submitted via email or mail by May 6, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service wants to hear what people think about a special form that helps them check how well people called "arbitrators" do their job when helping others work out problems. They’re making sure this form doesn't make things too hard for anyone using it.