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54 In view ing these documents, BUEs will have the right to be accompanied by a representative of the Union, and both persons will be afforded official time for this purpose. Section 11. Grade and pay retention for eligible BUEs will be that prescribed by applicabl e law, rule, and regulation. Section 12. Separated BUEs will be paid severance pay in accordance with applicable law, rule, and regulation. Section 13. The Employer shall maintain RIF records for at least two years from the date of the specific RIF not ice to BUEs. Section 14. As a minimum, in the event of a proposed RIF: a. The Union shall be provided, at least (60) days before the RIF, a list of all vacancies to be offered to BUEs when the RIF takes effect. b. The BUEs affected by the RIF will also be provided a copy of these vacancies thirty (30) days prior to the RIF taking effect. c. No later than thirty (30) calendar days following enactment of a RIF of the BUEs, the Union shall be provided a list displaying the order of pr eferential offering of the BUEs filling these vacancies by any employees. d. If a BUE is shown a note, record, or diary, as part of the administrative process, that denies his/her right to be selected for a vacancy, he/she may submit a written rebu ttal of the allegation(s). ARTICLE 42 TECHNOLOGICAL/PROCEDURAL CHANGES Section 1. The Employer will notify the Union of any impending technological or procedural changes as soon as practicable. Section 2. Prior to the implementation of any new and/ or different procedural/equipment changes, the Employer will notify the Union in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement. Section 3. The Parties agree that it is mutually beneficial for the Union to be involved in work groups established locally by the ATCFO in accordance with Article 47 of this Agreement. Section 4. In cases where two (2) or more facilities jointly develop Letters of Agreement, the Union may be offered the opportunity to designate a representative to participate in this process f or the purpose of providing technical expertise and assistance to the Employer. Any letters of Agreement entered into by the Employer that affect bargaining unit employees shall be

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