Labor Relations

1. PURPOSE

This regulation contains the policies and general operating procedures for the labor relations program within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), as a means of implementing USDA’s obligations pursuant to the Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute (FSLMRS) and other relevant laws, rules, and regulations. This policy applies USDA-wide, including Mission Areas, Agencies, and Offices where a union holds or is seeking to hold exclusive recognition.