§7104 Federal Labor Relations Authority

Summary

Creates the Federal Labor Relations Authority with three members. No more than two can be from the same political party. Members must not hold other jobs or other government offices unless a law allows it. The President picks members with the Senate’s approval. The President names one member as Chairman who runs the Authority. Members serve 5-year terms and fill any vacancy only for the rest of the term. A member stays in office until their successor starts or until the last day of the Congress that begins after their term would have ended. A member can be removed only after notice and a hearing, and only for poor performance, failing to do duties, or wrongdoing. If one seat is empty, the others still have full power. Each year the Authority must send the President a report for Congress listing the cases it heard and the decisions it made. The General Counsel is also picked by the President with Senate approval for a 5-year term and can be removed by the President at any time. The General Counsel must not hold another government office. The General Counsel can investigate alleged unfair labor practices, file and pursue complaints, and carry out other duties the Authority gives. The General Counsel directly manages all staff in that office, including regional office employees.