FLRA NEWS
FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY – WASHINGTON, DC 20424
Contact: Eric Prag FLRA.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 771-444-5859 July 8, 2026
The Washington Regional Office of the FLRA Announces Upcoming
In-Person Training in Detroit, Michigan on August 26, 2026
The Washington Regional Office of the FLRA’s Office of the General Counsel is pleased to
announce our upcoming training being held in-person at the Detroit, Michigan Patrick V.
McNamara Federal Building on August 26, 2026.
“Training is an important part of the FLRA’s mission, and we are excited to provide our parties
with opportunities to learn more about the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations
Statute,” said Jessica Bartlett, Washington Regional Director.
Both union and management representatives are encouraged to attend. The training will focus on
information requests, meetings, unilateral change and midterm bargaining, and union unfair labor
practice charges. Attorneys Julia Napier and Pauline Nguyen from the Washington Regional
Office will present the training.
Course descriptions and registration can be found here or at:
www.FLRA.gov/resources-training/training/flra-statutory-training
For more information on the OGC and its leadership, click here.
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The FLRA administers the labor-management relations program for federal employees (excluding
postal service employees) worldwide. It is charged with providing leadership in establishing
policies and guidance related to federal sector labor-management relations and with resolving
disputes under, and ensuring compliance with, the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations
Statute.