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Labor Relations Briefing Module 5

This briefing outlines key areas of the labor-management agreement between the New York National Guard and the Association of Civilian Technicians from 2010 to 2013, covering supervisor and union responsibilities, contract changes, use of official time, and management obligations. It provides essential information for effective labor relations.

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Labor Relations Briefing Module 5

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  1. Labor Relations BriefingModule 5

  2. LABOR/MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD AND ASSOCIATION OF CIVILIAN TECHNICIANS 2010 - 2013

  3. Purpose To provide information on key areas of the contract

  4. Supervisor Responsibilities - Know the contract - Exercise and protect management rights - Know Union rights - Foster labor- management relationships - Be Proactive

  5. Union Rights - A Labor organization (ACT) which has been accorded exclusive recognition to act for, and negotiate collective bargaining agreements covering all employees in the collective bargaining unit. - Must be given the opportunity to be represented at all formal discussions between management and employees concerning grievances, personnel policies and practices, or other general conditions of employment

  6. New Contract Changes • - Redefined as Scheduled or Unscheduled • Annual Leave • Sick Leave • Compensatory Leave • Deleted all language referring to annual leave being scheduled or granted by seniority

  7. New Contract Changes • - Agency and Union agreed to negotiate the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan under separate negotiations • - The timeline for supervisors to respond to a union grievance has changed from 5 to 10 workdays • - Agency has agreed to some means of cleaning and maintenance of government required equipment • - Agency agreed to encourage carpooling • - Workman's comp issues moved to Article 17 Health and Safety

  8. Use of Official Time MUST BE APPROVED FOR UNION OFFICIALS TO ATTEND: * Conventions * Conferences * Training * Negotiations MAY NOT BE APPROVED FOR INTERNAL UNION BUSINESS (5 USC 7131 provides that internal union business shall be conducted during the non-duty hours of the employees concerned)

  9. Use of Official Time • Official time must be coordinated with: • - Supervisor • - HRO/Labor Relations Specialist

  10. WHAT IS A FORMAL DISCUSSION?(Under 5 USC 7114) • A discussion which is… - formal in nature - between one or more representatives of the agency AND one or more bargaining unit employees or representative,AND - related to any grievance or any personnel policy or practices or other general conditions of employment

  11. MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS -Notify the appropriate union representative of the meeting, usually with a read &open email - Afford union representative the opportunity to attend the meeting - Allow the union representative to actively participate at the meeting

  12. QUESTIONS Haydee Sullivan Phone: 518-786-4647 DSN: 489-4647 Email: terri.v.brew2.civ@mail.mil

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