MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AIR TRAFFIC SPECIALISTS
AND THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
This Memorandum of Understanding represents the results of
negotiations between the Parties arising from FAA Order 7210.53, Automated
Flight Service Station (AFSS) 1-800 WX Brief Traffic Management Program.
Section 1. The Parties agree to negotiate, at the regional level, the
implementation of the various regional Traffic Management Programs (TMP), upon
request. Any regional TMP in place does not have to be renegotiated unless
requested by the appropriate NAATS Regional Director.
Section 2. The Parties agree that the Southern and Eastern Region Traffic
Management Programs currently in existence are not mandatory for any other
regions.
Section 3. The Parties agree to form a joint work group, effective with
the date of this agreement, at the national level to serve as a resource to the
regions. This work group shall meet or conference when necessary and shall be
comprised of one national representative from each Party with regional
representatives included as necessary. Time and location for the meetings shall
be determined by the Parties national representatives to the work group. Union
participants shall be entitled to travel and per diem expense from the Agency.