GSAProposed Rule

Federal Management Regulation: Soliciting Union Memberships Among Contractors in General Services Administration-Controlled Buildings; Planned Rescission

Labor & WorkplaceOther

Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to eliminate a rule that currently restricts union organizers from trying to recruit members among workers at federal buildings. This change would allow unions greater access to advertise membership opportunities to contractors and their employees who work in buildings managed by the federal government.

Key Points

  • 1The GSA is planning to remove an existing rule that prevents unions from soliciting membership among contractor employees in federal buildings
  • 2This change would give union organizers more freedom to recruit workers and present information about union membership at federal worksites
  • 3The regulation applies to contractors and their workers who operate in buildings owned or controlled by the General Services Administration across the country
  • 4This is a proposed rescission, meaning the GSA is asking for public feedback before officially eliminating the rule
  • 5The decision affects the balance between federal building access policies and workers' rights to learn about union representation options

Key Dates

Published

April 16, 2025

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