FLRA NEWS
FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY – WASHINGTON, DC 20424
Contact: Eric Prag FLRA.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 771-444-5859 March 23, 2026
The FLRA Office of the General Counsel Announces Upcoming
Tuesday Training Schedule for April-June 2026
The FLRA’s Office of the General Counsel is pleased to announce its upcoming Spring 2026
Tuesday Training schedule for April – June 2026. Both union and management representatives
are encouraged to attend the virtual sessions.
Each training will focus on the legal standards, process, defenses, and best practices for common
unfair labor practices and representation cases. Assistant General Counsel Bill Kirsner will teach
all sessions, and will be joined by Washington Regional Office Senior Attorney Liz Wiseman for
the June 2, 2026 bargaining session.
Course descriptions and registration can be found at: www.FLRA.gov/resources-training
| Date | Location | Topic |
| April 14
1pm – 3:30pm EST |
Virtual – Link |
Introduction to the FLRA, the most common reasons ULPs are dismissed and Official Time |
| April 21
1pm – 3:30pm EST |
Virtual – Link |
Representation Cases – Appropriate Units and Statutory Exclusions from Bargaining Units |
|
April 28 1pm – 4pm EST |
Virtual – Link |
Meetings under the Statue –
Investigatory Examinations, Formal Discussions, Bypasses and Brookhaven Warnings |
| May 5
1pm – 3:30pm EST |
Virtual – Link |
Statutory Interference, Discrimination, Flagrant Misconduct and the Duty of Fair Representation |
| May 12
1pm – 3:30pm EST |
Virtual – Link |
Data/Information Requests |
| June 2
1pm – 4:30pm EST |
Virtual – Link |
Bargaining under Title 5 |
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.