FMCS provides comprehensive conflict resolution services in five major areas: collective bargaining mediation; grievance mediation; relationship development training; ADR services to government entities; and education, outreach and advocacy.
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To use FMCS services, parties are bound by FMCS terms and conditions of services, found at 29 CFR 1406.1: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XII/part-1406/section-1406.1
*29 CFR § 1402.1 Notice of dispute. The notice of dispute filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service pursuant to the provisions of section 8(d)(3), of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, as amended, shall be submitted electronically via a platform provided by FMCS. If electronic submission creates an undue hardship, the filer may contact the FMCS Notice Processing office to explain the circumstances and receive assistance. The Form F-7 Notice to FMCS of Upcoming Collective Bargaining, for use by the parties in filing a notice of dispute, has been prepared by the Service.
Additionally, FMCS is offering our customers a variety of other virtual services.