FMCS Directors List
Directors of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (with the date they took office listed and the President who made…
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How a Union Supported a Republican Nominee for FMCS Director
President Trump nominated Richard Giacolone as Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Since his nomination, his confirmation…
2022 FMCS Reorganization is Finalized
2022 Reorganization is Finalized Acting Director Greg Goldstein Deputy Director Javier Rameriz Deputy Director for Policy and Strategy Josh Flax…
Three Generations of Wagners #368 John M., #678 John A., #1234 Kevin
The Wagner family has a proud legacy at FMCS. There have been three generations (John M., John A., and Kevin)…
From the Ranks to a Presidential Appointment as FMCS Director
Most FMCS Directors have been individuals appointed by the President from outside of government with experience in labor/management relations as…
Ken Moffett – Washington Post Article 1981 (Have times changed)
In 1981 FMCS was in the news often, and it’s Deputy Director Ken Moffett soon to be nominated but never…
FMCS and Myanmar (Burma)
Did you know that FMCS in conjunction with the ILO worked with the Government of Myanmar in 2015-2016 to help…
FMCS and Baseball
FMCS has been in the news of late connected to the Major League Baseball lockout. As indicated in the article linked here Major…
The Wall Street Journal Article
On May 31, 2001, during the waning months of the Richard Barnes Directorship (Director Peter Hurtgen was confirmed in 2002…
Panama and FMCS
FMCS has played a key role in Panama. Specifically for the Panama Canal Labor Relations System. FMCS provided services to…