FLRA Announces Comprehensive Arbitration Training

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) announced today in a press release the first of its comprehensive 2-day arbitration training programs. The training programs follow recent publication of the FLRA’s final revisions to its regulations concerning the review of arbitration awards, and are another step in the FLRA’s efforts to make arbitration case processing more effective and efficient. The training addresses procedural and substantive matters involving the processing of arbitration awards before the Authority, ranging from filing and service requirements to legal standards that apply in the review of arbitration awards, including remedies. The training is intended for Federal agency and union practitioners who participate in the grievance arbitration process, as well as arbitrators who conduct hearings and issue awards resolving grievances in the Federal sector. Providing comprehensive arbitration training is part of the FLRA's efforts to better serve its customers and provide meaningful and clear guidance for the processing of cases before the Authority.  Information regarding the training dates and locations can be found here.