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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 3, 2024) – The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) proudly announces that Deputy Director for Field Operations Javier Ramirez has been honored with the esteemed 2024 LERA Outstanding Practitioner Award by the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA). This prestigious award recognizes Ramirez for his exceptional contributions to the field of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2024) – Last week, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) proudly concluded the highly successful 2024 National Labor-Management Conference (NLMC), the Agency’s first in-person biennial conference in six years.

Relegated to an online-only event in 2020 and 2022 due to the COVID pandemic, this year FMCS welcomed more than 1,300 attendees […]

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 […]

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 Confederated […]