USE OF OFFICIAL FACILITIES. A. At the request of the Union, subject to availability, space will be made available for meetings of the Union during non-duty hours of the employees involved. The Union agrees to exercise reasonable care in using such space and will leave it in a clean and orderly condition.
B. Each Agency installation will provide bulletin board space in a place of prominence for posting material published by the local AFGE Local, by the National Headquarters of the AFGE, and the National Border Patrol Council. In each Sector Headquarters the Agency will provide one locked bulletin board of a size approximately 3' by 3' for posting of material. The bulletin boards will be permanently attached to the walls where building management regulations permit such permanent installations. Arrangements for space and installation of bulletin boards shall be made with the appropriate Chief Patrol Agent.
C. In addition, miscellaneous items such as notices of items for sale, etc., may be posted upon approval of the Union. The Union shall be responsible for all matters on the bulletin board and each item placed thereon shall be initialed and dated by a Union official. The Union agrees to keep its bulletin board space in a neat and acceptable manner. Literature or notices posted will neither violate any law nor contain libelous material. Official publications of the Union that are transmitted to an Agency installation shall be placed in a place of prominence where they shall be readily accessible to all employees at that installation. For this purpose, mail drawers shall be considered such a place of prominence where mail drawers are provided to employees. Such publications shall not be delayed in distribution to the Union official addressed or general distribution to appropriate employees.
USE OF OFFICIAL FACILITIES. 25.01 The Union may distribute notices and circulars sponsored by the Union to bargaining unit employees through normal distribution facilities, including an electronic bulletin board accessible through E-mail, provided that: (1) material is routed through the Labor Relations Officer for approval; and (2) distribution and updates will usually be limited to monthly releases. Notices and circulars, including E-mails may contain information to bargaining unit members regarding impact and implementation issues in their work areas and other representational matters, excluding internal union business (e.g., solicitation of union dues and Union elections). The Union will comply with the following criteria in the distribution of its materials:
(a) they are reasonable in size;
(b) they are properly identified as material sponsored by the Union;
(c) they contain nothing that would identify them as official BPA material or imply they are endorsed by BPA;
(d) they are limited to matters of direct concern to employees in relation to the Union or to BPA;
(e) that no significant staff time or other costs are required; and
(f) the material distributed is not for organizational, political, or social purposes.
25.02 Separate space on bulletin boards will be provided in appropriate work areas for the exclusive display of AFGE correspondence, literature, notices, and official Union bulletins.
25.03 The Employer agrees to provide office space to be used by the Union:
(a) The size shall be no less than a 120 square foot area. The location and type of wall or partitions used to segregate the Union office space from other BPA activities will be mutually agreed to by the Employer and the Union after considering costs and availability. The space will be enclosed and have locking capability.
(b) The Employer will supply utilities at no charge and the Union will comply with BPA's energy conservation efforts in its use of these utilities. The Union will pay for the installation and maintenance of any telephone service with the understanding that FTS telephones shall not be used to conduct internal Union business or personal business and that all authorized users shall be subject to applicable rules and regulations regarding the use of FTS telephones.
(c) The use of the office space shall be governed by any existing or future regulations, rules, and laws.
(d) The Employer is not to be held responsible for Union property located within the Union office space.
(e) The Union will exercise...
USE OF OFFICIAL FACILITIES. Section a. The Employer agrees to permit distribution of notices and circulars sponsored by the Union to all employees in the unit through regular internal distribution procedures provided that they:
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USE OF OFFICIAL FACILITIES a) The Union agrees that the use of Government office space, bulletin boards, equipment, and services, including computers, printers, scanners, telephone calling cards and air cards, is limited to official business, contacting appropriate management counterparts, and representational functions. The Union agrees that Government provided facilities, equipment and services cannot be used for internal Union business.
USE OF OFFICIAL FACILITIES. At the request of the Union, the Employer shall provide adequate facilities to include office space, restroom, heating and air conditioning capabilities. Any furnishings and office equipment currently in the assigned space may be retained by the Union; however, the Union is responsible for any replacement of furnishings and equipment, other than real property. The Union is responsible for prudent care of the facilities, including securing the space when not occupied, routine cleaning, and submitting any work orders to the Directorate of Public Works as necessary for normal maintenance or emergency repair. The Union may petition the Installation Work Control Board for any facility concerns for consideration by the Xxxxxxxx Commander.
USE OF OFFICIAL FACILITIES. Management agrees that the Union will be permitted to use official facilities and services if requested in advance and approved by Management. Management agrees to designate an employee lunch room and allow vending machines if possible. Management agrees to provide a locker room and shower for employees who have duties requiring a change from street clothing if possible.
USE OF OFFICIAL FACILITIES. Section 1: The Union will be authorized to use 16 inches by 20 inches of the space available on the CPF official bulletin board to display their literature, correspondence, notices and related type of information. The CPF will provide a link to the Unions official website Local 2361 on their electronic bulletin board.
Section 2: The Employer agrees to provide office space and utilities without cost to the Union. Unless arrangements are negotiated at a later date, this office space will consist of Building 5002. The Union will be responsible for assuring the office space is maintained subject to "fair wear and tear". Other damage to the facility resulting from Union use will be repaired with the Union bearing the cost or arranging appropriate reimbursement to the Employer. The Union office will be identified by a sign which reads "AFGE Local 2361."
Section 3: The Union shall be provided one parking space within close proximity to the Civilian Personnel Office for Labor-Management relations. This space will be clearly labeled “AFGE Local 2361”. The Employer agrees to maintain only approved reserved parking spaces in accordance with applicable governing directives.
Section 4: The Employer agrees to furnish the Union with one Class "A" base extension telephone. The Union may have a commercial telephone at their own expense. The telephone numbers will be placed in the base phone directory. When necessary to ensure a non-disruptive work environment, the Employer may provide a base phone with voice mail or an answering machine at the work location of the Union President and Chief Xxxxxxx.
Section 5: Computers shall be made available to all bargaining unit employees on the shifts that they work, for official purposes.
Section 6: Upon request and in accordance with governing directives, the Civilian Personnel Office shall coordinate access to and the means for receipt of excess items for furnishing, equipping and maintaining Building 5002.
Section 7: Personal calls over official telephones. Commanders and supervisors may allow personal calls during work hours using official telephones if: The telephone call does not interfere with official duties. The calls do not exceed reasonable duration and frequency, and whenever possible, are made during the employee’s personal time such as after-duty hours or lunch periods. The telephone calls serve a legitimate public interest (such as usage reduces time away from the work area or improves unit morale). The telephone call d...
USE OF OFFICIAL FACILITIES. Section 15.01 The Employer agrees to provide appropriate meeting space for each Local and the Council to be used for Union meetings with employees during employees' non-duty status. Arrangements for regularly scheduled meeting space shall be agreed to by the Union and the Employer. If the space will not be used as scheduled by the Union, the Union shall notify the Employer as far in advance as possible. The Employer further agrees that to the extent practicable when such meeting space is scheduled for use by the Union the scheduled use shall not be changed. The Employer agrees that, where available, the Union may have access to the use of Video Teleconferencing and Computer Training Rooms for Union Sponsored Training. The Union will have the same access as other groups.
A. The Employer agrees to provide the Union private space for the Council and for each Local which the Union may use for the conduct of official business as provided for in the Statute. The space shall not be the regularly assigned office for any individual.
B. The Parties agree to maintain the current allocation of Union space, except that the Atlanta and Chicago regions shall be provided a minimum of 275 square feet of space. For all future moves of ED locations the Union space at a minimum shall consist of 275 square feet of space, for each Local in the regions, 275 square feet of space for the Headquarters' Local, and 275 square feet of space for the Council, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon. In the event that this matter is not resolved utilizing this Article; the Parties agree either side can initiate bargaining on this matter.
C. The Employer further agrees to provide the following for the Council, unless otherwise agreed upon:
1. Three
USE OF OFFICIAL FACILITIES. Section a. The Employer agrees to permit distribution of notices and circulars sponsored by the Union to all employees in the unit through regular internal distribution procedures provided that they:
1. are reasonable in size;
2. are signed by the local President or designee;
3. contain nothing that would seem to identify them as official Employer material or imply that they are sponsored or endorsed by the Employer;
4. are limited to matters of direct concern to employees in relation to the Union or the Employer, which will not endanger staff or the security of the institution; and
5. require no significant staff time.
Section b. The Employer agrees to provide available meeting facilities upon request. Such facilities may be used by the locals during non-duty hours for Union official business providing such facilities are left in a sanitary condition and do not interfere with any institution programs.
Section c. The use of Employer bulletin boards, office space, and office equipment is negotiable at the local level. It is understood that such use of these items is expected to promote efficient labor management relations. Under no circumstances will Employer manpower or supplies be used in support of internal Union business. Internal Union business is defined as: any activities performed by any employee relating to the internal business of a labor organization (including the solicitation of membership, elections of labor organization officials, and collection of dues).
