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2024 AFGE TSA Council 100 and TSA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Effective Date: May 24, 2024

Note: The contract language below is displayed from the official CBA text. It is not summarized or rewritten.

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ARTICLE 9: FACILITIES

Official CBA pages 23-27

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ARTICLE 9: FACILITIES

A. PURPOSE:

1. Appropriate use of facilities within the control of TSA management and consistent with

TSA’s mission can produce more efficient and effective working relationships. The Parties

also recognize that the appropriate use of TSA facilities by bargaining unit employees in

connection with their work is beneficial to TSA’s mission.

2. The Parties further recognize the importance of providing those facilities, within the control

of TSA management, that are necessary and reasonable for the Union to carry out its

activities as the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit. The Parties recognize that

providing such facilities furthers their joint interest in promoting effective labor-

management relations.

B. BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NURSING:

1. In addition to this Article, TSA MD 1100.63-7, Nursing Mothers/Lactation Support

Program, contains the policy and procedures governing the TSA Nursing

Mothers/Lactation Support Program. In the event of a conflict, the provisions of this

Agreement shall govern.

2. A bargaining unit employee will be allowed reasonable break time to express breast milk

for one (1) year after the child’s birth. Typically, on an as needed basis, this could be every

two (2) to three (3) hours or around two (2) to three (3) times during an eight (8) hour

workday. Bargaining unit employees may (but cannot be required to) use their paid 15-

minute rest break to express breast milk. Consistent with Article 17: Attendance

Management Process, management may approve additional fifteen (15) minute paid rest

breaks.

3. Bargaining unit employees will be provided a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded

from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public which may be used to

express breast milk.

a. In locations under the control of TSA, designated for lactation only, TSA will ensure

the room at a minimum includes: a door that locks from the inside, a standard electrical

outlet (110V), a comfortable chair, a table or flat surface, trash can, paper towels,

disinfectant wipes/cleaner, and close proximity to a sink and running water. If one of

the items listed above for facilities for use by bargaining unit employees who are

nursing is unavailable or supplies are running low, the bargaining unit employee will

bring it to management’s attention and allow a reasonable amount of time (generally

within three (3) business days) to address the issue.

b. If the space is not under the control of TSA or not designated for lactation only, the

room at a minimum should include: a door that locks from the inside, a standard

electrical outlet (110V), a comfortable chair, a table or flat surface, trash can, paper

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towels, disinfectant wipes/cleaner, and close proximity to a sink and running water. If

there are concerns with the space and the space is not under control by TSA, the

bargaining unit employee will bring the concern(s) to management’s attention and TSA

will coordinate (generally within three (3) business days) with worksite authorities to

address the concern(s).

c. Bargaining unit employees will be provided a sign to place on the door of dual function

spaces consistent with TSA MD 1100.63-7, Nursing Mothers/Lactation Support

Program.

C. ISSUANCE OF AIRPORT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION (ID) MEDIA: The following

procedures regarding the requesting of airport-issued ID media for union representatives apply

to the extent permitted by the applicable Airport Security Program:

1. Individuals may request ID media to perform AFGE representational activities. The AFGE

representative/POC will provide completed requests to the Federal Security Director (FSD)

or designee. Once a completed request is received, the FSD or designee will submit the

request to the airport authority/operator.

2. The FSD or designee will submit all completed requests for ID media to perform AFGE

representational activities to the airport authority/operator.

3. All bargaining unit employees, including those who serve as union representatives, will be

permitted to complete the airport identification media application and renewal process

while on duty.

4. At each airport with a complete security program, AFGE may request escort privileges for

bargaining unit employees designated by AFGE as local union officials. However, at CAT

I, II, III, and IV airports, no more than five (5) AFGE-designated bargaining unit employees

may maintain escort privileges at a time.

5. AFGE is responsible for all costs and documentation associated with obtaining airport-

issued ID media for staff (i.e., non-BUE) representatives as well as any ID media for BUEs

serving as union representatives at airports other than their official duty station.

D. USE OF AIRPORT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION (ID) MEDIA: The Parties understand

that once the requested airport-issued ID media has been issued:

1. Entry to the sterile area will be through a screening checkpoint after submission to TSA

screening.

a. Bargaining unit employees in possession of TSA-issued ID media may, to the extent

permitted by the applicable Airport Security Program, use their existing TSA-issued

ID media when sterile area access is necessary to engage in union-related activities and

perform representational duties (on or off duty) on behalf of a bargaining unit

employee.

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2. ID media issued to AFGE representatives will be included in each local TSA unit’s annual

audit of ID media.

3. AFGE representatives who have received airport-issued ID media and who end their

association with AFGE will follow the airport authority/operator rules for immediate return

of the airport-issued ID media. AFGE national headquarters will provide regular updates

to TSA of changes to representatives.

E. FLOORING: TSA will make reasonable efforts to coordinate with worksite authorities to

ensure that flooring in TSA work areas is properly cleaned and maintained.

F. NEW FACILITIES: When a determination is made to acquire new or additional facilities, or

to modify an existing facility or work area, management will notify the AFGE Local President

or designee in advance of a plan for an infrastructure project over $1,000.00 which

substantially affects the working conditions of bargaining unit employees. The AFGE Local

President or designee will have an opportunity to review and provide input on that plan.

G. LIGHTING:

1. The Parties understand that AFGE and TSA are permitted to bargain locally over lighting

consistent with Article 13: Bargaining.

2. Unless and until a local agreement is reached and in effect consistent with Article 13:

Bargaining, the Parties will adhere to the following:

a. Unless superseded by future technology which renders such lighting unnecessary, TSA

will provide fixed UV lights at airports where travel document checker (“TDC”)

workstations have been equipped with electrical power dedicated for the TDC

workstations. Where electrical power is not readily available at the workstation, TSA

will make reasonable efforts to obtain electrical power supply or install fixed, battery-

operated UV lights.

b. TSA will provide supplemental task lighting at checkpoint and checked baggage

physical inspection locations when TSA determines that general lighting is insufficient.

c. Glare: TSA will undertake reasonable efforts to minimize glare in bargaining unit

employee work areas through:

i. placement of, for example, screens, shields, or other equipment to block glare;

and/or

ii. work with the local airport authority and/or the appropriate third party to make

alterations to facilities as needed.

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H. LOCKERS:

1. The Parties understand that AFGE and TSA are permitted to bargain locally over lockers

consistent with Article 13: Bargaining.

2. Unless and until a local agreement is reached and in effect consistent with Article 13:

Bargaining, the Parties will adhere to the following:

a. Once per year, the FSD or designee will meet with the AFGE local president or

designee to review the capacity of each local airport under the FSD or designee’s area

of responsibility to provide lockable lockers within the facility.

I. [Blank] The Parties did not reach agreement on this provision.

J. COMPUTERS FOR 100% OFFICIAL TIME UNION REPRESENTATIVES: Within

one hundred twenty (120) days of the effective date of this Agreement, TSA will provide each

bargaining unit employee on 100% official time with a computer with network access if

available. TSA will make a reasonable effort to secure network access if it is not already

available. The Parties understand that the TSA-issued computers are TSA property and must

be safeguarded and used consistent with all applicable rules and regulations. Bargaining unit

employees whose service on 100% official time ends must immediately return the TSA

computer to management. Any additional equipment furnished by the Union and/or union

representative(s) intended to be used on the TSA network and/or with a TSA computer must

comply with all applicable rules and regulations.

K. EQUIPMENT AND ACCESS TO TSA-CONTROLLED SPACE FOR UNION

REPRESENTATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

1. The Parties understand that AFGE and TSA are permitted to bargain locally over access to

TSA-controlled space for union representational activities consistent with Article 13:

Bargaining.

2. Unless and until a local agreement is reached and in effect consistent with Article 13:

Bargaining, the Parties will adhere to the following:

a. Where Management provides dedicated work space as of the effective date of the

Agreement, management will not remove the Union’s access to the space unless

necessary (e.g., loss of TSA control over space). If space is removed, alternative space,

consistent with this Article, will be identified and provided within a reasonable period

of time.

b. Space for Union Representatives on 100% Official Time:

i. At CAT X and I airports, TSA will provide each bargaining unit employee who is

designated as a union representative on 100% official time with work space (which

may be used by more than one individual provided that a union representative will

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not be required to use the same work station simultaneously with another

individual). Where practicable, this space will allow for easy access to bargaining

unit employees and will be located at the airport. If space is not available on-site, it

will be provided at a TSA off-site location. The space will contain, at a minimum,

a desk, chair, and file cabinet or other storage space. Additional equipment may be

furnished for the work area at the Union’s expense consistent with available space.

ii. At CAT II, III, and IV airports, TSA will provide each bargaining unit employee

who is designated as a union representative on 100% official time with work space

(which may be used by more than one individual provided that a union

representative will not be required to use the same work station simultaneously with

another individual), if available. Where practicable, this space will allow for easy

access to bargaining unit employees and will be located at the airport. If space is

not available on-site, it will be provided at a TSA off-site location, if available. If

work space is not available, the FSD or designee will notify the Union Local

President in writing of the reason the work space is unavailable. The space will

contain, at a minimum, a desk, chair, and file cabinet or other storage space.

Additional equipment may be furnished for the work area at the Union’s expense

consistent with available space.

c. Work Space at CAT X Airports: Management will provide a work space for use by the

Union (which may be shared among union representatives) at each CAT X airport. If

space is not available on-site, it will be provided at a TSA off-site location. The work

space will contain, at a minimum, a desk, a chair, a lockable file cabinet or other

lockable storage space, a TSA-issued desktop/laptop, and, if available, network access.

d. Work Space at CAT I Airports:

i. Management will provide a lockable file and/or storage cabinet for use by the

Union.

ii. Management will also provide a work space (on-site or off-site) to the Union Local

when work space is available. If provided, work space will contain a desk, a chair,

and, where available, a TSA issued desktop/laptop and network access.

iii. When access to the work space is restricted, management will make reasonable

efforts to provide the Union representative access to the work space.

iv. If the work space is not available, the FSD or designee will notify the Union Local

President in writing of the reason the work space is unavailable.

e. Upon request at CAT II, III and IV airports, management will provide a lockable file

and/or storage cabinet for use by the union.

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