MOU # 265

Memorandum of Agreement

between the

National Air Traffic Controllers Association

and the

Federal Aviation Administration 

This Agreement is entered into by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association "NATCA" or "the Union") and the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA" or "the Agency"), collectively known as the "Parties." This Agreement represents the
complete understanding between the Parties at the national level regarding proof-of-concept testing of the Cru-X computer program.

The Parties Agree:

Section 1. On site testing of the Cru-X computer program ("Cru-X") will be conducted in Allentown ATCT, Houston Intercontinental ATCT, Houston International TRACON, Houston ARTCC and Houston Hobby ATCT, to determine the operational suitability and reliability of the program. During proof-of-concept testing, no Bargaining Unit Employee will be disciplined as a result of any information submitted or learned through use of the Cru-X system.

Section 2. Upon conclusion of such testing, a copy of the results shall be provided to the Union.

Section 3. The parties at the local level shall engage in impact and implementation bargaining over any local issues that are not covered by this agreement prior to the commencement of Cru-X testing.

 

Section 4. The Agency shall provide written notice to the Union in accordance with Article 7 of the NATCA/FAA Collective Bargaining Agreement before the Agency conducts further testing of the Cru-X computer program in any facility not identified above.

Section 5. The Agency shall conduct negotiations in accordance with Article 7 of the NATCA/FAA Collective Bargaining Agreement before permanently installing the Cru-X computer program in any Air Traffic Control Facility.

Section 6. This Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any right guaranteed by law, rule, regulation or contract on behalf of either Party.

Section 7. This Agreement will expire six (6) months from the date of execution, or upon notification that proof-of-concept testing has been terminated at all affected facilities. This agreement may be extended by mutual agreement of the Parties. Should this Agreement be terminated or renegotiated, any future negotiations concerning the subject matter addressed by this Agreement shall be conducted in accordance with Article 7 of the NATCA/FAA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For the Union:

James Gordon, ATX Liaison

Lorri Hayes, NATCA LR Staff Representative

 

For the FAA:

Larry Silvious, ATX-400

Stewart Speck, AHL-200

Dated: October 20, 1999