# Federal Register #2026-20887

FLRA voluntary mediation program for federal-sector negotiability disputes

**Buyer:** Federal Reserve System
**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-20887

The Federal Labor Relations Authority announced a voluntary mediation program for federal-sector negotiability disputes; the notice is not a procurement solicitation or award.
- Government entities
  - The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) announced the program.
  - The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) administers the confidential mediation.
- Program details
  - Mediation may be jointly requested by the parties after a union files a petition, or the FLRA may refer a dispute.
  - Participation is voluntary; parties may decline or withdraw at any time.
  - The program addresses negotiability disputes under section 7117(c) of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute.
- Procurement status
  - No products or procurement services are being requested; there are no stated quantities, part numbers, or contract value.
  - The attachment also mentions Federal Reserve notices concerning WaFd, Inc.’s proposed acquisition of EverBank Financial Corp and indirect acquisition of EverBank, National Association. These are regulatory notices, not procurement requirements.

### Description

The Federal Reserve System notice concerns applications for approval under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y to become a bank holding company and/or acquire bank or bank holding company assets, ownership, control, or voting power. The notice lists WaFd, Inc. of Seattle, Washington, which seeks to acquire EverBank Financial Corp and thereby indirectly acquire EverBank, National Association, both of Jacksonville, Florida. Interested persons may submit written comments on the applications by November 12, 2026.

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