2016 CBA
Tentative Agreement
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MOU - 6
SMOKING/TOBACCO USE MOU
Memorandum o f Understanding
between the
National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL - CIO
and the
Federal Aviation Administration
This Agreement is made by and between the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL -
CIO ("NATCA" or "Union") and the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA" or "Agency"),
collectively known as "the Parties." This Agreement represents the complete understanding of the
Parties concerning smoking and use of tobacco at facilities.
Section 1. The Parties agree that all designated smo king areas and practices concerning smoking
and use of tobacco products at existing FAA facilities will remain in effect and continue upon
execution of the successor to the 2009 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), except as
modified in accordance with Section 2.
Section 2. Any proposed changes shall be addressed in accordance with Article 114 of the
Parties' CBA. Upon notification, the Parties agree to establish a workgroup(s) at the appropriate
level for matters related to smoking and use of tobacco at facilities.
Section 3. Issues arising from smoking and tobacco use will be addressed utilizing the provisions
of Article 8 and/or Article 52 of this Agreement prior to more formal measures being initiated.
Executed this ____ day of March 2016.
For the Union: For the Agency:
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