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8 Section 9. If available, Union representatives may use the Employer's electronic mail to communicate with the Employer and the Union, a nd may access the Employer's Intranet and related links to the Internet to obtain information/documents necessary for official representational duties in accordance with this Agreement and applicable Employer directives and policies. Section 10. The Empl oyer will provide a break room for use by BUEs. Upon the request of the Union, the Parties will meet and negotiate break room issues. Section 11. The Employer agrees to provide BUEs access to vending machines. The Snackery located in Building 199 shall remain accessible to BUEs during its hours of operation. Any changes to the above items shall be negotiated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement. ARTICLE 4 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS Section 1. Each Employee of the Bargaining Unit has the right, free ly and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to form, join and assist the Union or to refrain from any such activity, and each Employee shall be protected in the exercise of this right. Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, the right to assist the Union extends to participation in the capacity of Union Representative, including presentation of its views to officials of the Executive Branch, Congress, or other appropriate authority. The Employer shall take action re quired to assure that Employees in the Bargaining Unit are apprised of their rights under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and that no interference, restraint, coercion, or discrimination is practiced by the Employer, to encourage or discourage members hip in the Union. Section 2. Employees shall not be subjected to prohibited personnel practices as defined in Title 5 U.S.C. 2302. Section 3. An employee's off - the - job conduct shall not result in disciplinary action, unless such conduct hampers his/her effectiveness as an employee or affects the public's confidence in the Agency. Section 4. The Employer will handle debt complaint matters in accordance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. The Employer will not assist a creditor or proces s server in any manner, except as required by law, rule or regulation. No employee shall have disciplinary action taken against him/her because of an occasional debt complaint, unless it is established that the employee's non - payment of a just debt has or will have a harmful effect on the performance of his/her duties, or the ability of the Employer to perform its assigned mission. Section 5. Employee participation in charitable drives and U.S. Savings Bond campaigns shall be in accordance with 5 CFR 95 0, Subpart A, and is voluntary. The Employer will not schedule mandatory briefings/meetings to discuss charitable drives or U.S. Savings Bond participation. Solicitations may be made, but n o pressure shall be brought to bear on Employees to make

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