Labor Relations
GSFC-GESTA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Article 36 GEWA Exchange Activities
SECTION 36.01 The parties recognize the need for an employee welfare association to promote the efficiency, welfare, and morale of employees. Management agrees to continue its current practice of authorizing and recognizing exchange activities and services through the operation of the Goddard Employees' Welfare Association (GEWA) in accordance with applicable NMIs and GMIs, laws and regulations.
SECTION 36.02 GESTA will be provided a copy of the GEWA annual financial statement.
SECTION 36.03 GESTA will be provided a copy of the minutes of the monthly Council meetings. GESTA will also be provided an advance copy of the agenda for the forthcoming Council meeting to provide a GESTA representative an opportunity to present GESTA's views to the Council. This representative, appointed by the GESTA President, may attend Council meetings on official time to submit comments and suggestions concerning GEWA operations and activities to the GEWA Council.
Additionally, an annual meeting between the GESTA President and the Chairperson of the Council will be arranged upon request by GESTA to discuss GEWA activities. The request for this meeting will be coordinated through the Labor Relations Officer.
SECTION 36.04 It is agreed that GESTA will be accorded access to and use of facilities controlled by GEWA in accordance with the same criteria used to determine access and use by any other GSFC employee organization.
SECTION 36.05 Management agrees to continue to make facilities available for a day care center.
