ARTICLE 30
Workplace Technology
SECTION 1. The parties recognize that workplace technology is a critical tool for performing the work of NOAA-GC, and that without adequate, functioning technology, the office cannot carry out its mission to provide timely legal services to NOAA clients. The parties recognize that technology used by attorneys in the bargaining unit is a significant supplement to the available services of paralegals, secretaries, and other support personnel. Office technology allows the attorneys to perform many support tasks associated with their work, create their own work product, and produce far more work than they could otherwise do. Management agrees to make best efforts to provide employees with necessary and appropriate workplace technology, including ergonomically sound equipment that takes account of individual needs.
SECTION 2. The parties agree that successful office performance is dependent upon a complex and rapidly evolving workplace technology, and that both Management and bargaining unit employees benefit from ongoing education, experimentation, and use of the most relevant technology. As needs arise, a joint union - management technology committee will be established to make recommendations regarding NOAA GC's acquisition and use of office technology.
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