Labor Relations
GSFC-GESTA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Article 4 GESTA Rights and Responsibilities
SECTION 4.01 As the exclusive representative of employees in the Units, GESTA is entitled to act for and negotiate agreements covering all employees in the Units. It is responsible for representing the interests of all employees in the Units without discrimination.
SECTION 4.02 GESTA shall be given the opportunity to be represented at formal discussions between Management and employees or employee representatives concerning grievances, personnel policies and practices and other matters affecting general working conditions of employees in the Units.
SECTION 4.03 During the life of this Agreement, Management will communicate to GESTA through its President, or his/her designee. In the event the President is absent and Management is unable to reach a designee, Management may contact the Executive Vice-President as identified by memorandum to be furnished by GESTA upon execution of this Agreement and as later revised by GESTA. At any given time the memorandum last received by Management shall be considered effective until a revised memorandum has been received.
SECTION 4.04 GESTA has the right to hold meetings with Unit employees during non-duty hours to brief them on the provisions of this Agreement and on other matters of communications. Meetings may be of the entire Unit(s) or of any sub-representational group.
SECTION 4.05 GESTA acknowledges that each officer and representative will be responsible for observing and implementing, as applicable, all provisions of this Agreement.
