A publication of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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72 information shall include, but not be limited to, the identity of the Full Time Equ ivalent(s) ("FTEs") scheduled for contraction. Section 6. If unit work is contracted out and BUEs are displaced, the activity will make every reasonable effort to minimize the impact on BUEs. Maximum retention of career employees shall be achieved by co nsidering attrition patterns and restricting new hires. The Employer agrees to comply with Article 41 of this Agreement in the case of a RIF. Section 7. Briefings will be held with affected BUEs for the purpose of providing information concerning contrac ting out. The Union will be given advance notice of these briefings and the opportunity to attend such briefings. Section 8. The Employer agrees to create a document that explains the BUEs' "right of first refusal" under OMB Circular A - 76 prior to meeti ng with impacted BUEs. Such a document will be submitted to the Union for comment. Section 9. Refusing the right of first refusal because of displacement due to contracting out shall not deny a bargaining unit employee of any rights he/she might other wise have under applicable RIF procedures; however, such refusal may, in accordance with applicable law and regulation, affect the BUE's entitlement to severance pay. ARTICLE 66 SENIORITY SYSTEM Section 1. Seniority shall be determined by the Union. The Parties agree it shall be the responsibility of the Union to develop and provide to the Employer a Seniority Roster. Section 2. The Employer shall utilize the most recent Seniority Roster from the Union for all seniority required areas of this Agree ment and for any future signed Memorandums of Understanding/Memorandums of Agreement during the life of this Agreement. Section 3. The Union will provide the ATCFO with updates to the Seniority Roster. The Employer will implement the updated Seniority R oster as mutually agreed upon by the Parties. ARTICLE 67 DRESS CODE Section 1. BUEs shall groom and attire themselves in a neat, clean manner that will not erode Agency wide regulations or public confidence in the professionalism of the ATC workforce.