BARGAINING DURING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. SECTION 1. This article applies to employees covered under the CMLA as described by the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA). This article addresses the ongoing bargaining relationship of the parties regarding the general and day-to-day administration of the CMLA. It is the intent of the parties to achieve an improved effective and efficient relationship. The “covered by” doctrine applies. In pursuit of these objectives, the following sections will apply.
BARGAINING DURING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. Section 1 - This Master Agreement shall constitute the master labor agreement between the parties. To the extent that directives within the discretion of VA management may be in conflict with this agreement, the provisions of the agreement will govern. Any supplemental/local agreement in existence at the time of the signing of this agreement will continue for up to 120 days from the date of approval of this Master Agreement or until the local parties have negotiated a new supplemental agreement, whichever is first, provided the provisions of the existing agreement do not conflict with this agreement or law. Section 2 National Level Bargaining - Proposed changes affecting personnel policies, practices or conditions of employment not excluded from collective bargaining by 38 USC 7422(b) which affect more than one station or originate above the facility level will be forwarded to each local in writing to provide them an opportunity to bargain, as appropriate, before local implementation. A copy of any material sent to the National NFFE Office under National Consultation Rights will also be sent to the Council President with 30 days from date of receipt to review and respond. When the Council bargains on behalf of all the Locals the parties will first make a good faith effort to reach agreement by conducting telephone negotiations, scheduled in advance. Such negotiations will begin no later than 10 work days after the union spokesperson receives management's counter-proposals. Telephone negotiations shall normally be on consecutive days until the negotiations are concluded. If the parties are unable to reach agreement, face to face negotiations shall be set at a mutually agreed upon date and location. The Union will be provided official time, per diem and travel for union negotiators up to the number of representatives Management designates for the bargaining, but not less than two. Local Level Bargaining - Local Managment will submit, in writing, proposed changes which are initiated at or below the facility level or under A above, affecting personnel policies, practices or conditions of employment which are not in conflict with the Master Agreement or the local supplemental agreement, which are initiated at or below the facility level to the Local Union President or his/her designee prior to implementation. The Local Union shall be given 15 calendar days to request negotiations or agree to the changes. Written proposals will be submitted at least 5 days prior...
BARGAINING DURING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. SECTION 1. Under current law a mutual right exists to initiate bargaining over negotiable matters not covered by an applicable collective bargaining agreement. The parties therefore agree to respect each other's right to initiate bargaining over matters not covered by this Agreement during the life of the Agreement.
BARGAINING DURING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. Section 1: Union Notification
BARGAINING DURING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. (MID-TERM)
