R25-39 ADD NEW: SRI-XX CBA Extension Vote Requirement
Prior to any member of the National Executive Board (NEB), or any employee, consultant, or other individual acting on behalf of NATCA or the NEB, enter into negotiations for, or enter into an agreement to extend the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), a vote shall be held by all affected members. The authority to seek an extension shall be granted only if the result of the vote receives a majority of the votes cast. Absent a majority of votes, no member of the NEB, or any employee, consultant, or other individual acting on behalf of NATCA or the NEB, may initiate or engage in negotiations for an extension of any such CBA. The results of the vote shall be binding for a period of one year following the counting of the votes. This provision may be superseded by a new vote if there is a significant change in circumstances that materially alters the conditions under which the original vote was conducted. A new vote, if conducted, shall nullify the results of the previous vote.
Rationale: The membership shall not be denied the right to vote on CBA extensions. The members of this great Union deserve the right to determine the path that the elected representatives move forward with in regards to the foundation of our pay, benefits, and working conditions.
Author: Andrew Eakin (ZKC)