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News Release
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Tel: 202-606-2402
OPM to Host First Meeting of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations
Washington, DC - In order to fulfill President Obama's pledge to work closely with labor and management leaders, the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations will hold its first meeting on February 26, 2010, at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
The Council, which is co-chaired by OPM Director John Berry and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Deputy Director of Management Jeffrey Zients, is a Presidential advisory body composed of senior government officials, and representatives from Federal employee organizations and Federal management groups. It was established by Executive Order 13522, entitled, "Creating Labor-Management Forums to Improve Delivery of Government Services."
During the meeting, members will discuss the functions and operating procedures of the Council.
What: Inaugural meeting of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations
Who: OPM Director Berry, OMB Deputy Director of Management Jeffrey Zients and senior government officials, including representatives from Federal employee organizations and Federal management groups
When: Friday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: OPM
Room 1416
1900 E Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20415
Media wishing to attend the event should contact OPM's Office of Communications and Public Liaison at 202-606-2402.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the leader in workforce management for the federal government. Our agency builds, strengthens, and serves a federal workforce of 2.2 million employees with programs like hiring assistance, healthcare and insurance, retirement benefits, and much more. We provide agencies with policies, guidance, and best practices for supporting federal workers, so they can best serve the American people.