FLRA Locks Chicago Office, Reshuffles Labor Boundaries
Published Date: 8/29/2025
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Summary
The FLRA is shaking things up by closing its Chicago office and redrawing the boundaries for regional offices in Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. They’re also saying goodbye to their Collaboration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Office to follow a new government efficiency order. These changes affect federal workers and could streamline how cases are handled starting February 11, 2025, with no extra costs involved.
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Chicago Office Closure and Jurisdiction Redraw
The FLRA is closing its Chicago Regional Office and is changing the geographic jurisdictions for the Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, and Washington, DC Regional Directors. These changes take effect starting February 11, 2025, and the rule states they will involve no additional costs.
Elimination of ADR Office (CADRO)
The FLRA is removing references to and eliminating its Collaboration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Office (CADRO) to comply with Executive Order 14210, Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative. This change is effective February 11, 2025, and the rule notes it entails no additional costs.
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