MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Subject: NAATS/FAA Partnership Agreements

The Parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are the National Association of Air Traffic Specialists (NAATS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Parties have tentatively agreed to an article on the topic of Mid-Term Bargaining that is to be included in their new master labor agreement. The purpose of this MOU is to clarify the Parties intent, in Section 8 of that article, as it applies to agreements, MOUs, etc. that were developed under the NAATS/FAA Partnership (NFP).

1. NFP agreements remain in full force and effect unless they conflict with the new master agreement.

2. Any NFP agreements that conflict with the new master agreement must be brought into compliance with that agreement by following established NFP procedures.

3. Any disagreements at the local facility level concerning whether an NFP agreement is in conflict with the master agreement shall be elevated to the regional NFP gatekeepers for resolution.

4. Any disagreements at the local facility level concerning whether a particular agreement was developed under the NFP process shall be elevated to the regional NFP gatekeepers for resolution.

5. The new master agreement does not modify, supercede or cancel FAA Order 3710.17, NAATS/FAA Partnership. That order remains in effect until modified through appropriate procedures.

6. Within 90 days of the effective date of the master agreement, the Parties at the appropriate levels shall identify all agreements or MOUs to be considered for termination or retention. This time period may be extended by mutual consent.

This MOU will become valid upon the effective date of the master agreement.

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