Documents and Data
Publications and Handouts
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Collective Bargaining Mediation
Collective Bargaining Skills for Teams
Press Releases
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To request an archived press release, please contact the Public Affairs Office by submitting an inquiry through the form available at https://www.fmcs.gov/media-inquiry/
Notice to FMCS of Upcoming Collective Bargaining (F-7) Data
F-7 Notices are now in Microsoft Excel format. For information on the layout of the files, please refer to the file layout document below.
A report of monthly F-7 Notices filed with FMCS can be found and downloaded
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Fiscal Year (FY) Notices
Regulations & Policies
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Public Participation Opportunities
Public participation is an essential part of the regulatory process. Public comments enable agencies to enhance regulations by incorporating diverse perspectives. Maintaining transparency during rulemaking upholds the integrity of the entire process.
Current Participation Opportunities
Public comment plays a critical role in federal rulemaking, directly influencing the development of final regulations. Through this process, the public have the opportunity to engage with federal agencies and provide input on proposed rules, rule changes, and information collection activities. How can you get involved? Comment, in writing, on our regulations, forms, and other strategic documents. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date with opportunities to engage with FMCS.
| Opportunity and Topic | Due Date for Comments | Submission of Comments | Additional Information |
| 29 CFR 1404, Requests for Arbitration Panels | 9/28/2026 | Written comments must be submitted to our Register Inbox at register@fmcs.gov no later than September 28, 2026. |
Status of Current Rulemaking Activities
This table provides the status of any FMCS rulemaking. To see FMCS’s most recent regulatory information, see our Unified Agenda.
| Rule | Stage of Rule | Date of Action | Status/History |
| Requests for Arbitration Panels | Interim Final Rule | 8/28/2026 | FMCS published an interim final regulation to amend its arbitration services regulations to clarify the circumstances in which the Office of Arbitration may decline to issue an arbitration panel, make a direct appointment, or provide related arbitration services. |
Reports
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Reports are in Adobe PDF Format.
A yearly report from the Chief FOIA Officer of FMCS.
2026 Chief FOIA Officer Report
2024 Chief FOIA Officer Report
2021 Chief FOIA Officer Report
2020 Chief FOIA Officer Report
Below is a listing of FOIA Requests made to FMCS. They are in Excel format for easy reading.
FMCS – 2026 – Q3 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2026 – Q2 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2026 – Q1 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2025 – Q4 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2025 – Q3 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2025 – Q2 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2025 – Q1 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2024 – Q4 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2024 – Q3 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2024 – Q2 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2024 – Q1 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2023 – Q1 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2023 – Q2 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2023 – Q3 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2023 – Q4 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2022 – Q1 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2022 – Q2 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2022 – Q3 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2022 – Q4 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2021 – Q1 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2021 – Q2 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2021 – Q3 – Quarterly FOIA Report
FMCS – 2021 – Q4 – Quarterly FOIA Report
The following reports are in ZIP format as per previous requirements:
FOIA Reports are in PDF format.
Below is a listing of available FOIA Annual Reports that we have online for easy downloading.
2025 FOIA Annual Report Raw Data
2024 FOIA Annual Report Raw Data
2023 FOIA Annual Report Raw Data
2022 FOIA Annual Report Raw Data
Below is a listing of available Audit Reports that we have online for easy downloading. They are in PDF format.
Below is a listing of available FAIR Act information that we have online for easy downloading.
FMCS FY16 SCI Report & FY17 Planned Analysis
FMCS FY17 SCI Report_FY18 Planned Analysis
FMCS FY18 SCI Report_FY19 Planned Analysis
FMCS FY2016 SCI Planned Analysis Report
FMCS Appendix B Standard Inventory Format 2015
FMCS Appendix C Standard Inventory Summary Format FY2015
FMCS Appendix D Agency Inventory Analysis 2015
FMCS Appendix B Standard Inventory Format 2014
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