Protecting The Workers Who Protect America's Workers

Article 1 Coverage and Recognition

Section 1. Recognition

Section 2. Contravention                                                                                                                                                   

Section 3. Coverage

Section 4. Exclusions from Coverage

Section 5. Definitions

Section 6. Disputes Over Unit Coverage

 

Article 4 Mass Transit Subsidy

 

Article 5 Flexible or Compressed Work Schedules

Section 1. General

Section 2. Definitions

Section 3. Timekeeping Sign In/ Sign Out & Reporting Time & Attendance

Section 4. Flexible Work Hours

Section 5. Exceptions to Flexible Hours of Work 

Section 6. Part-Time Employees

Section 7. Coverage of Mission & Office Functions

Section 8. Abuse

Section 9. Hours of Work

 

Article 6 Leave

Section 1. Annual Leave

Section 2. Sick Leave

Section 3. Leaves of Absence for Full-Time Union Business

Section 4. Leave Restriction

Section 5. Leave Without Pay (LWOP)

Section 6. Absence Without Leave (AWOL)

Section 7. Administrative Leave

Section 8. Court Leave

Section 9. Compensatory Time off for Religious Observances

Section 10. Voluntary Leave and Leave Transfer Programs

Section 11. Family Leave

 

Article 9 Child Care Subsidy

 

Article 11 Employee Wellness

Section 1. General

Section 2. Health Services Program

Section 3. Wellness/Fitness Programs

Section 4. Fitness Center in Frances Perkins Building

Section 5. Other Fitness Programs

Section 6. Renegotiation

 

Article 13 Employee Assistance Program

Section 1. General

Section 2. Union-Management Cooperation

Section 3. Union Participation in Program Training

Section 4. Use of Sick Leave

Section 5. Relationship to Disciplinary and Adverse Action

Section 6. Union Responsibility

 

Article 14 Performance Management System

Section 1. General

Section 2. Introduction

Section 3. Procedures for Developing Elements & Performance Standards

Section 4. Performance Standards

Section 5. Annual Rating of Record

Section 6. Feedback

Section 7. Improving Unacceptable Performance

Section 8. Performance Improvement Plan

Section 9. Special Circumstances

Section 10. Grievability & Arbitrability of Job Elements & Performance Standards

 

Article 18 Merit Staffing

Section 1. Introduction

Section 2. Coverage

Section 3. Exclusions

Section 4. Vacancy Announcements

Section 5. Interviews & Selections

Section 6. Career Ladders in DOL

Section 7. Informing Employees About Opportunities for Entrance Level Positions

Section 8. Review for Merit Staffing Actions 

 

Article 20 Position Classification

Section 1. Desk Audits

Section 2. Classification Audits

Section 3. Classification Appeals

Section 4. Position Clarification

Section 4. Equal Pay for Equal Work

 

Article 23 Student Loan Repayment Program

Section 1. General

Section 2. Consideration

Section 3. Criteria

 

Article 25 Equal Employment Opportunity

Section 1. Statement of Purpose

Section 2. Management Commitment

Section 3. Sexual Harassment

Section 4. Training

Section 5. Committees and Consultations

Section 6. Affirmative Employment Plans and Programs

Section 7. Complaint Processing

Section 8. Special Emphasis Programs

Section 9. Meetings with Interest Groups on EEO Matters

Section 10. Reasonable Accommodation

 

Article 27 Part-Time Employment

Section 1. Introduction

Section 2. Consideration for Conversion

 

Article 30 Medical Qualifications and Determinations

Section 1. General

Section 2. Prerequisite Conditions

Section 3. Procedures

Section 4. Counseling

Section 5. Accommodations

Section 6. Records

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOCAL 12, AFGE,

AFL-CIO AND THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Effective March 15, 1992 – March 20, 2005

Table of Contents

Preamble

Article 2 Management Rights

Section 1. General

Section 2. Exceptions

Article 3 Employee Rights

Section 1. Respect in the Workplace

Section 2. Compliance With Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Agreement

Section 3. Right to Join or Assist Union

Section 4. Conflict of Interest

Section 5. Right to Remedial Relief for Employees in the Bargaining Unit

Section 6. Private Lives vs. Official Duties

Section 7. Campaigns or Drives--Solicitation of Employees in the Bargaining Unit

Section 8. Use of Personal Audio Devices

Section 9. Supervision and Assignment of Work

Section 10. Polygraph Tests

Section 11. Required Membership and Participation in Professional Organizations

Section 12. Work Plans

Section 13. Personnel Records

Section 14. Complaints

 

Article 7 Dependent Care Programs

Section 1. Types of Dependent Care Programs

Section 2. Local 12 Involvement

 

Article 8 Day Care

Section 1 Provision of Child Care Facility

Section 2. Management of Child Care Facility

Section 3. Priority on Admission

Section 4. Administrative Leave to Attend Meetings

Section 5. Reopening Negotiations

Section 6. Funds from Recycling Program

 

Article 10 Receipt of Pay

 

 

Article 12 Flexiplace

Section 1. Purpose

Section 2. Types of Arrangements: Informal and Formal

Section 3. Eligibility for the Formal Program

Section 4: Coverage of Office Functions

Section 5: Time Frames

Section 6: Operating Principles

Section 7: Recall

Section 8: Termination

Section 9: Space

Section 10: Pre-existing Flexiplace Arrangements Under the Pilot Program

Section 11: Grievability

Section 12: Issue Resolution

Section 13: Flexiplace Committee

Section 14: Employee Self-Certification Checklist

Section 15: Standard Individual Flexiplace Work Agreement

 

Article 15 Within-Grade Increases

Section 1. General

Section 2. Advance Notice

Section 3. When Performance is Less than Acceptable

Section 4. Negative Determination

Section 5. Effect of Change of a Negative Determination

 

Article 16 Performance Awards

Section 1. General

Section 2. Effect of Summary Ratings

 

Article 17 Reduction in Grade and Removal Based on Unacceptable Performance

Section 1. Employees Covered

Section 2. Initial Procedures

Section 3. Notice of Proposed Action

Section 4. Employee Right to Review Material

Section 6. Appeal Rights

 

Article 19 Promotional Opportunities for Attorneys

 

Article 21 Training and Life Learning

Section 1. General

Section 2. Long-Term Career Development Programs

Section 3. Career Enhancement Program

Section 4. Equipment & Time for Continuing Education

 

Article 22 Educational Development/ Community Service Opportunities

Section 1. Purpose

Section 2. Approval

Section 3. Recall to Work

 

Article 24 Travel

Section 1. General

Section 2.  Scheduling Travel

Section 3. Travel Advances

Section 4. Use of Privately Owned Vehicles

Section 5.  Use of Government Vehicles

Section 6. Hours of Work

 

 Article 26 Temporary and Probationary Employees

Section 1. Temporary Employees

Section 2. Probationary Employees

 

Article 28 Job Sharing

Section 1. Definition

Section 2. Status

Section 3. Tour of Duty

Section 4. Other

 

Article 29 Injury Compensation

Section 1. Liaison

Section 2. Counseling

Section 3. Leave Buy-Back

 

Article 31 Contracting Out

Section 1. General

Section 2. A-76 Competitive Sourcing/Commercial Activity Process

Section 3. Personnel Considerations for Displaced Employees