Representation Rights for Employees in Bargaining Units

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
http://www.blm.gov

January 9, 2008

In Reply Refer To:
1400-711 (WO-700) P

EMS TRANSMISSION 01/23/2008
Information Bulletin No. 2008-027

To: The NOC/ All State Directors
Attn: Human Resource Officers

From: Assistant Director, Human Capital Management

Subject: Representation Rights for Employees in Bargaining Units

The Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA), Section 7114(a)(2)(B) provides a representation right for a bargaining unit member who reasonably believes that an investigative examination may result in a disciplinary action.

Section 7114(a)(3) of the CSRA further requires that each agency inform its employees annually of these rights.

A notice to bargaining unit members is attached, which provides the language required by the statute. The notice is to be given to each bargaining unit member. In addition, a copy of the notice should be posted on bulletin boards in offices which have bargaining units. New bargaining unit members should be furnished a copy of the notice when they enter on duty. If a new bargaining unit is established, each member of that unit should receive a notice upon receipt of the Certification of Representation.

If preferred, the notice may be prepared for your signature or other appropriate management officials designated by you (i.e., the Human Resources Officer, or those Field Managers where exclusive recognition has been extended to a union). However, the content of this notice should not be modified in any way as it contains the specific language required by the CSRA.

Signed by:
Authenticated by:
Janine Velasco
Robert M. Williams
Assistant Director
Division of IRM Governance,WO-560
Human Capital Management

1 Attachment
1 - Notice of Right to Request Union Representation (1 p)