Labor Relations
GSFC-GESTA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Article 20 Contracting
SECTION 20.01 GESTA recognizes that Management has the authority to make determinations with respect to contracting out and to determine the personnel by which Center operations are conducted to accomplish the mission of the Center. Management agrees that all contracting out decisions will be made in conformance with applicable laws and regulations or the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76, as appropriate.
SECTION 20.02 Management shall give GESTA at least ten (10) workdays notice of its intent to contract out. Management will provide GESTA with reasons for the action and an opportunity to meet and discuss issues and concerns. Upon Management's decision, GESTA will be provided the following information, as appropriate, when there are Bargaining Unit employees involved who may be adversely impacted:
a. listing of Bargaining Unit employees potentially impacted;
b. reorganization plans;
c. functional statements; and
d. nature of reassignments.
Management further agrees to minimize any adverse effects of the contracting out action by reassigning employees to other positions to the extent practicable, consistent with reduction-in-force procedures and staffing needs. If employees are separated, Management will operate an outplacement program to assist them in finding other employment.
