Section 1. The Agency shall notify the Union at the national level prior to the development of a project implementation plan(s) to build a new facility, combine several ATC functions at a new location, relocate, and/or sever existing facility functions and/or services.
Upon such notification, the Parties agree to establish a workgroup(s) at the national level for matters covered by this Section in accordance with Article 114 of this Agreement.
Section 2. The Agency shall notify the Union at the appropriate level prior to the development of a project implementation plan(s) to expand, remodel, or renovate an existing facility that affects any portion of the facility used by bargaining unit employees.
Section 3. At a mutually agreed upon time after the signing of this Agreement, the Agency will brief the Union at the national level of any projects currently planned and/or under construction, or being implemented.
Section 4. At new or existing locations where existing facility functions and/or services will be relocated and/or severed, each individual facility will, at the discretion of the Union, remain separate and distinct or be combined for Union recognition and representation purposes.