Section 1
The Agency shall notify the Union at the national level prior to the development of a project implementation plan(s) to build a new facility, combine several ATC functions at a new location, relocate, and/or sever existing facility functions and/or services.
Upon such notification, the Parties agree to establish a workgroup(s) at the national level for matters covered by this Section in accordance with Article 114 of this Agreement.
Section 2
The Agency shall notify the Union at the appropriate level prior to the development of a project implementation plan(s) to expand, remodel, or renovate an existing facility that affects any portion of the facility used by bargaining unit employees.
Section 3
At a mutually agreed upon time after the signing of this Agreement, the Agency will brief the Union at the national level of any projects currently planned and/or under construction, or being implemented.
Section 4
At new or existing locations where existing facility functions and/or services will be relocated and/or severed, each individual facility will, at the discretion of the Union, remain separate and distinct or be combined for Union recognition and representation purposes.