5 C.F.R. § 9901.918 Multi-unit bargaining.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
(a) Negotiations can occur at geographical or organizational levels within DoD or a Component with the local exclusive representatives impacted by the proposed change. (b) Any such negotiations will— (1) Be binding on all parties afforded the opportunity to bargain with representatives of DoD or the Component; (2) Supersede all conflicting provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements of the labor organization(s) affected by the negotiations; and (3) Be subject to impasse resolution by the Board under procedures prescribed by the Board. In resolving impasses, the Board will ensure that agreement provisions are consistent with regard to all similarly situated employees. The determination as to which organizations are covered under multi-unit bargaining is not subject to review by the Board. (c) When agreement is reached under this section, individual bargaining units cannot opt out of or veto the agreement. (d) Any party may request the services of FMCS to assist with these negotiations. (e) Labor organizations may request multi-unit bargaining, as appropriate. The Secretary has sole and exclusive authority to grant the labor organizations' request. (f) The Department will prescribe implementing issuances on the procedures and constraints associated with multi-unit bargaining.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 9901—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS SYSTEMS
Subpart I—Labor-Management Relations
§ 9901.918 Multi-unit bargaining.
