ARTICLE 6 - Rights of the Union

SECTION 1. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7114(b)(4), Management shall furnish to the Union upon request and to the extent not prohibited by law, any information which is normally maintained in the regular course of business, and is reasonably available and necessary for full and proper discussion, understanding, and negotiation of subjects within the scope of collective bargaining (and which does not constitute guidance, advice, counsel, or training provided for management officials or supervisors, relating to collective bargaining).  Union information requests will state with specificity why the information is needed, how it will be used, and how it is important to representational duties.  Management will provide the requested information unless it can demonstrate countervailing anti-disclosure interests that outweigh the Union’s need.

SECTION 2. The Union shall be afforded the opportunity to be represented at:

A. Any formal discussion between Management and one or more employees in the unit or their representatives concerning any grievance or any personnel policy or practices or other general condition of employment; or

B. Any examination of an employee in the unit by a representative of the agency in connection with an investigation if the employee reasonably believes that the examination may result in disciplinary action against the employee, and the employee requests representation.

SECTION 3. Management shall provide to the Union a roster of all employees of the AOC within 30 calendar days after final approval this Agreement.  The roster shall consist of two lists: (a) all employees in the bargaining unit, and (b) all employees not included in the bargaining unit.  For employees in list a, the roster shall include the division where employed and their position classification and grade/step.  For employees in list b, the roster shall include the division where employed and the official title.  These lists shall be updated and submitted to the Union annually upon request.

SECTION 4. A Union steward or designee will be permitted up to 20 minutes to meet with each newly hired bargaining unit employee to explain the role and responsibilities of the Union, but may not use official time to solicit membership.

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