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interest" such as system outages, upcoming system changes, and other current national or local activities. FAVES FNS will not be used for emergency messaging or in place of the Emergency Notification System (ENS), meaning it will not be used for facility closures or power outages, or weather or security alerts. Examples of intended topics include a parking lot closing early and registration deadlines for benefits. At the briefing, the Agency made it clear that BUEs would not be required to sign up for FAVES FNS, and it would be an entirely voluntary program. In addition, BUEs can opt out at any time. NATCA asked follow-up questions about whether BUEs can use their personal email (they can), and whether BUEs can opt in during certain hours such as during business hours (they can). NATCA was satisfied with the briefing and responses. POCs: NATCA Representative Don Smith, NATCA Representative Russell Davis, and Labor Relations Attorney Suzanne DeFelice NATIONAL GRIEVANCES In January, NATCA became aware that RVA/CI2 unilaterally changed the method of accrual of paid vacation for job share employees. On Jan. 17, 2019, NATCA filed a national grievance on behalf of all impacted RVA/CI2 bargaining unit employees. Pursuant to Article 53, Section 9 of the CBA, job share employees should accrue paid vacation on a "pro-rated basis." The established past practice is for job share employees to accrue paid vacation on all hours. Under the new policy unilaterally implemented by RVA/CI2, job share employees accrue paid vacation only on hours worked pursuant to the job share agreement. If job share employees work extra hours or shifts outside of their job share agreements, they do not accrue paid vacation on those hours. NATCA will update with additional information concerning the status of this national grievance as it becomes available. POC: Senior Labor Relations Attorney Christopher Gant BRIEFING REQUESTS On Feb. 14, 2019, NATCA requested a briefing on the changes to the Flight Inspection Waiver (FIW) – Automation Process. This briefing is currently scheduled for March 1, 2019. POC: Labor Relations Representative Melinda Kim On Feb. 11, 2019, NATCA requested a briefing on the ITWS/RDWR Ribbon Display. This briefing is scheduled for March 19, 2019. POCs: Assistant Director of Labor Relations Nicole Vitale and Labor Relations Coordinator Kendal Manson On Feb. 11, 2019, NATCA requested a briefing on the relocation of Coraopolis ESC. We are still in the process of scheduling this briefing.