Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute : Chapter 71 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code, as Amended, and 5 U.S.C. 5596, The Back Pay Act, as Amended (2012)

It is the purpose of this chapter to prescribe certain rights and obligations of the employees of the Federal Government and to establish procedures which are designed to meet the special requirements and needs of the Government. The provisions of this chapter should be interpreted in a manner consistent with the requirement of an effective and efficient Government. FLRA Doc 1071A Revised. November 2008. FLRA Doc 1071A Revised. November 2008. Known as the FLRA Pocket Statute.

Target audience are Federal employees who should be aware of the rights and obligations necessary to provide the Federal Government and its agencies with procedures that meet governmental standards and special requirements.  Federal employers should also have a copy of this publication in order to make sure that employees are adhering to the proper procedures and providing proper support for federal needs.