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PERFORMANCE/INCENTIVE AWARDS
Section 1. The Parties agree that performance awards
are based entirely upon job performance and shall be used exclusively for
rewarding employees who attain high levels of performance of assigned duties,
including OJT duties. This program shall not be used to discriminate against
employees or to effect favoritism. Performance awards shall be administered in
accordance with applicable laws, regulations and FAA directives.
Section 2. The Parties agree that incentive awards (cash or honorary)
are used for rewarding employees for contributions resulting in benefits or
savings to the government. This program shall not be used to discriminate
against employees or to effect favoritism. Incentive awards shall be
administered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and FAA
directives. The Employer shall notify the appropriate Union representative
when an employee receives one of these awards.
Section 3. Prior to making changes in the FAA recognition and awards
program affecting employees covered by this agreement, the Employer shall
notify the union. If the Union requests, the Parties shall meet and negotiate
to the full extent required by law and in accordance with
Article 91, Mid-Term
Bargaining.
Section 4. The Employer at the Regional level shall, on an annual
basis, provide the Union at the Regional level with a Region wide statistical
analysis of all performance awards under the Performance Planning and
Recognition System (PPRS) system for all air traffic facilities within that
region.
Section 5. The Parties agree that the use of time off awards is an
excellent incentive tool for increasing productivity and creativity of
bargaining unit employees by rewarding their contributions to the quality,
efficiency, or economy of government operations. Time off awards shall be
administered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and FAA
directives.
Section 6. It is the Employer's policy to not use Additional Outcomes
solely for making performance award determinations.
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