Common use of USE OF OFFICIAL FACILITIES Clause in Contracts

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 due safety and security precautions when using the space. (f) The Employer will furnish a desk, chairs, locking tub file, personal computer with standard BPA workstation software, and printer with LAN connection for use in the Union office. 25.04 In using the facilities provided under this Article (e.g., distribution of notices and circulars; use of space on bulletin boards; and use of Union office and its personal computer), it is understood that any such use by any Union member who is not on authorized official time shall be on the employee’s own time.

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: (Section 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 Employer shall provide the Association in each school with a mailbox, where available, and/or a distribution box identified for the exclusive use of the Association. Xxxx received at the school specifically addressed to the Association shall be depos- ited in the appropriate box. The Employer will comply with lend assistance to the following criteria FRS in acquiring an Association mailbox at the installa- tion military post office, if available. Section 2. The Association, as the certified representative of unit members, shall have exclusive access to school internal distribution boxes for the distribution of its materials:Association (Union) literature, except in cases where another labor organization has gained equivalent status. Literature relating to the internal business of the Association (including the solicitation of membership, elections of Association officials, and collection of dues) shall only be distributed during the time the employee is in a non-duty status. It is understood that the Civilian Personnel Office may distrib- ute information on government-wide health benefit plans. (a) they Section 3. Upon advance notice, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to ensure that Association employees and officials are reasonable allowed access to military installations in size;order to conduct labor-management/Association business. (b) they are properly identified Section 4. The Employer shall ensure that the Faculty Representative Xxxxxxxxxxxx is provided reserved parking near his/her working area in the same manner as material sponsored the school supervisor when not prohib- ited 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 purposesInstallation Commander. 25.02 Separate space on bulletin boards will Section 5. The Association shall be provided an area not to exceed 6' X 8' in appropriate work areas a location convenient to a majority of the unit employees for posting Association material. Such area shall be for the exclusive display exclu- sive use of AFGE correspondence, literature, notices, and official Union bulletinsthe Association. 25.03 The Employer agrees to provide office space to be used by Section 6. Upon request of 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 Association, 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 utilitiesschool facilities, equipment, and/or services not specifically mentioned in this . 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 Agreement shall be subject to applicable rules and regulations regarding consultations at the school level. The use of such facilities, equipment and/or services shall normally be provided when the Employer determines the following conditions are met: A. the use of FTS telephones.facilities, equipment, and/or services will promote effective Labor-Management dealings: (c) The B. no additional identifiable costs to the Employer Will be incurred: C. the use of such facilities, equipment, and/or services will not degrade or interfere with the office space educational process or interfere with the administration of the school office: D. the use of such facilities, equipment, and/or services will not violate policies and/or regulations of the host Military Department/Installation, and other applicable regulations of higher authority. Once approved, the use of such facilities, equipment, and/or services shall be governed subject to the general control procedures established 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 due safety and security precautions when using the space. (f) The Employer will furnish a desk, chairs, locking tub file, personal computer with standard BPA workstation software, and printer with LAN connection for use Employer. Violations of such general proce- dures may cause cancellation/suspension in the Union office. 25.04 In using the facilities provided under this Article (e.g., distribution of notices and circulars; use of space on bulletin boards; and use of Union office and its personal computer)such facilities, it is understood that any such use by any Union member who is not on authorized official time shall be on the employee’s own timeequipment, and/or services.

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: (Section 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 Employer shall provide the Association in each school with a mailbox, where available, and/or a distribution box identified for the exclusive use of the Association. Mail received at the school specifically addressed to the Association shall be deposited in the appropriate box. The Employer will comply with lend assistance to the following criteria FRS in acquiring an Association mailbox at the installation military post office, if available. Section 2. The Association, as the certified representative of unit members, shall have exclusive access to school internal distribution boxes for the distribution of its materials: Association (aUnion) they are reasonable literature, except 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 cases where another labor organization has gained equivalent status. Literature relating to the Union or to BPA; internal business of the Association (eincluding the solicitation of membership, elections of Association officials, and collection of dues) shall only be distributed during the time the employee is in a non-duty status. It is understood that no significant staff time or other costs are required; and (f) the material distributed is not for organizational, political, or social purposesAgency officials may distribute information on government-wide health benefit plans. 25.02 Separate space on bulletin boards will Section 3. Upon advance notice, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to ensure that Association employees and officials are allowed access to military installations in order to conduct labor- management/Association business consistent with management’s rights such as to determine internal security. Section 4. The Association shall be provided an area not to exceed 6' X 8' in appropriate work areas a location convenient to a majority of the unit employees for posting Association material. Such area shall be for the exclusive display use of AFGE correspondence, literature, notices, and official Union bulletinsthe Association. 25.03 The Employer agrees to provide office space to be used by Section 5. Upon request of 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 Association, 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 school facilities, equipment, and/or services not be used to conduct internal Union business or personal business and that all authorized users specifically mentioned in this Agreement shall be subject to applicable rules and regulations regarding consultations at the school level. The use of such facilities, equipment and/or services shall normally be provided when the Employer determines the following conditions are met: A. the use of FTS telephones.facilities, equipment, and/or services will promote effective Labor- Management dealings; (c) The B. no additional identifiable costs to the Employer will be incurred; C. the use of such facilities, equipment, and/or services will not degrade or interfere with the office space educational process or interfere with the administration of the school office; and D. the use of such facilities, equipment, and/or services will not violate policies and/or regulations of the host Military Department/Installation, and other applicable regulations of higher authority. Once approved, the use of such facilities, equipment, and/or services shall be governed subject to the general control procedures established 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 due safety and security precautions when using the space. (f) The Employer will furnish a desk, chairs, locking tub file, personal computer with standard BPA workstation software, and printer with LAN connection for use Employer. Violations of such general procedures may cause cancellation/suspension in the Union office. 25.04 In using the facilities provided under this Article (e.g., distribution of notices and circulars; use of space on bulletin boards; and use of Union office and its personal computer)such facilities, it is understood that any such use by any Union member who is not on authorized official time shall be on the employee’s own timeequipment, and/or services.