Region X End of 100% Telework Guidance | April 2022
| Message from Our Region X RVP, Brothers and Sisters – As the period of maximum telework due to the COVID-19 pandemic concludes and NATCA’s bargaining unit employees (BUEs) return to the office, we want to provide you with guidance on the applicable agreements and procedures. The Parties’ existing 2011(Light Blue) and 2013 (Purple) collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) govern all aspects of the return-to-work process for covered BUEs, unless another agreement has been negotiated. Please be aware of the following key points: · In accordance with the provisions of the Light Blue and Purple CBAs, the telework policies identified below remain in full force and effect: Light Blue – HRPM LWS-8.19, FAA Telework Program, dated, June 30, 2006. Purple – HRPM WLB-12.3, FAA Telework Program, dated, September 7, 2010. · The Agency may request BUEs who are telework-eligible to submit new telework agreements. Telework will be handled in accordance with the applicable CBAs and the telework policies referenced therein. · All BUEs covered by the Light Blue and Purple CBAs remain entitled to an 8′ x 8′ cubicle pursuant to Article 18 (see below), if they had an 8×8 cubicle prior to the start of COVID-19 maximum telework. Article 18 Section 1: When configuring or re-configuring any employee cubicles, the cubicles shall be at least sixty-four (64) square feet (8’ x 8’). At locations where suitable unused space exists, cubicle size may be increased. To the extent practicable, access to natural light from windows shall not be compromised by placement of conference rooms or storage rooms or hard-walled offices. · BUEs who wish to continue maximum telework because they are members of vulnerable populations that are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, as defined by the CDC (e.g., adults 65 and older and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions), may utilize the existing reasonable accommodation process provided for under Article 85, Accommodation of Disabled Employees. · BUEs will be provided with hand sanitizer and disinfectant. Members with questions about this guidance or other return to work issues should contact their regional leadership to receive assistance. In Solidarity, Brad Region X RVP NATCA Region X Contact Information Region X National Leadership Brad Davidson Regional Vice President Bob Aitken Alternate Regional Vice President Ed Szczuka Alternate Regional Vice President Curt Howe Alternate Regional Vice President Gwendolyn Kimbrough AFN National Representative Felicia Reeves Airports National Representative Patrick Massie Aircraft Certification National Representative Pam Rusk AIT National Representative Stacie Wooten Drug Abatement National Representative Region X National Committee Representatives Don Schmeichel – National Safety Committee Ingrid Knox – National Safety Committee Mike Martin – National Constitution Committee Anthony Barksdale – National Organizing Committee Jefferson MacDonald – National Organizing Committee Homer Benavides – National OSHA Committee Quang Nguyen – National Benefits Committee Della Swartz – National Historical Committee Jason Holland – National Legislative Committee Dawn Forde – National Legislative Committee Ricky Hidalgo – National Drug & Alcohol Committee Corey Glaze – National Pay Team & Collaboration Facilitator Ed Szczuka – Finance Committee, Onboarding Pam Rusk – IT and Regional Communications Thom Twitchell – National OWCP Committee Brittan Smith – Union Synergy Committee Vacant – National Reloaded Committee |
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