# 5 C.F.R. § 2422.2 (2026): Who may file a petition?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 2422.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Who may file a petition?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter XIV: FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY, GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY AND FEDERAL SERVICE IMPASSES PANEL / Part 2422: REPRESENTATION PROCEEDINGS / § 2422.2: § 2422.2   Who may file a petition?

## Text

An individual; a labor organization; two or more labor organizations acting as a joint-petitioner; an individual acting on behalf of any employee(s); an agency or activity; or a combination of the above may file a representation petition. But,
(a) Only a labor organization may file a petition under § 2422.1(a)(1);
(b) Only an individual may file a petition under § 2422.1(a)(2); and
(c) Only an agency or a labor organization may file a petition under § 2422.1(b) or (c).

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.1 (2026) § 2422.1   What is your purpose for filing a petition?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_1.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.2 (2026) § 2422.2   Who may file a petition?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_2.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.3 (2026) § 2422.3   What information should you include in your petition?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_3.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.4 (2026) § 2422.4   What service requirements must you meet when filing a petition or other documents?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_4.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.5 (2026) § 2422.5   Where do you file petitions?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_5.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.6 (2026) § 2422.6   How are parties notified of the filing of a petition?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_6.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.7 (2026) § 2422.7   Will an activity or agency post a notice of filing of a petition?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_7.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.8 (2026) § 2422.8   What is required to file an intervention or cross-petition?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_8.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.9 (2026) § 2422.9   How is the adequacy of a showing of interest determined?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_9.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.10 (2026) § 2422.10   How do you challenge the validity of a showing of interest?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_10.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.11 (2026) § 2422.11   How do you challenge the status of a labor organization?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_11.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.12 (2026) § 2422.12   What circumstances does the FLRA consider to determine whether your petition is timely filed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_12.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.13 (2026) § 2422.13   How are issues raised by your petition resolved?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_13.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2422.14 (2026) § 2422.14   What is the effect of your withdrawal or the FLRA's dismissal of a petition?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2422_S2422_14.md)

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