DAFI36-134 — Labor-management Relations

DAFI36-134 governs Department of the Air Force labor-management relations with civilian employees and recognized labor organizations.

Search DAFI36-134

  • Publication number: DAFI36-134
  • Title: LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS
  • Date: 2026-03-23

View DAFI36-134 on armypubs.army.mil


It provides procedures and guidance for managers and supervisors working with unions and assigns duties to personnel involved in labor relations. It addresses training, agency head review submissions, waiver requests, and mandatory compliance with its attachments.

Applies to: This publication applies to the United States Space Force (USSF), Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard civilian employees, administered under Title 5 USC.

Topics covered

  • Labor-management relations
  • Union representation
  • Civilian employee rights
  • Strikes and work stoppages
  • Organizing
  • Labor-management relations training
  • Agency head review submissions

Questions and answers

What law governs federal labor-management relations under DAFI36-134?

The Labor-Management Relations Statute, commonly referred to as The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (FSLMRS), Title 5, USC, Chapter 71 governs labor-management relations in the federal government. (paragraph 36-134)

What does DAFI36-134 say about strikes and work stoppages?

Strike, work stoppage, slowdown, or picketing is prohibited. (paragraph 36-134)

Are attachments to DAFI36-134 mandatory?

Compliance with the attachments in this publication is mandatory.

How are waiver requests submitted under DAFI36-134?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered compliance items.

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about DAFI36-134