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9 changes to operational procedures and procedures resulting from technological changes. Section 2. For the purpose of this Agreement, negotiation means the perf ormance of the mutual obligation of the Parties to meet at reasonable times and bargain in good faith to reach agreement with respect to the conditions of employment affecting Bargaining Unit Employees and to execute, if requested by either Party, a writte n document incorporating any agreement reached. Section 3. It is agreed that the Employer will provide the Union with an advance written notice of any changes to personnel policies, practices, procedures, and other matters concerning working conditions al ong with a brief explanation of the purpose of the change. Such notice will be sent to the NATCA FACREP or his/her designee. Section 4. The Union may initiate bargaining in accordance with the Federal Service Labor - Management Relations Statute on person nel policies, practices, and matters affecting working conditions during the term of this Agreement on matters not specifically covered by this Agreement. Section 5. The Union shall have up to ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the Employer's notic e to request a meeting regarding the change and to submit any proposals, should the union wish to bargain. If the Union requests a meeting, the meeting session will be held within five (5) calendar days of the Employer's receipt of the Union's request. The Parties may mutually agree to extend the five - day time period. Section 6. The Union may submit written proposals concerning the proposed change within thirty (30 ) calendar days of receipt of the original notice. If the Union requests a meeting or submit s written proposals, the Parties shall meet at a mutually agreeable date, time, and place to conduct negotiations. The Union will be authorized an equal number of representatives/members on official time to conduct negotiations in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 7131(a). The Employer may adjust the schedules of the FACREP and BUE members who are taking part in the negotiations to allow them to participate in a duty status. Section 7. If the Union does not request a meeting or submit written proposals within the prescribed time periods, the Employer may implement the change as proposed.

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