National consultation. The Employer accords the Union national consultation rights in accordance with the Federal Labor Relations Statute. Matters sent out under national consultation will be sent to NFFE headquarters and the National Council President. B. Prior to implementing national or multi-regional changes in personnel policies, practices or matters affecting conditions of employment, the Employer will notify the National Council President, or his/her designee. C. Upon receipt of the final version of GSA proposed changes, the Union may within 10 days request negotiations concerning the proposed change. The Union will submit proposals on the proposed change in writing within 15 days of receipt of the notice. Failure to make a timely request to negotiate or timely provide proposals in writing shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of the changes by the Union. The date for submission of written proposals may be extended by mutual agreement. D. Upon receipt of the Union's request to negotiate and written proposals, the Parties shall communicate with each other to establish a mutually agreeable date to commence negotiations. The parties will endeavor to commence negotiations within ten (10) days of receipt of the Union
