Memorandums of Understanding
Between NTEU-National or NTEU Chapter 282 and FDA

w MOU Concerning Alternative Officing:
Desk Sharing, Office Sharing, Hoteling, and Hot Desking
New Item
Date: 15 Mar 2013
  SUMMARY: NTEU Chapter 282 and FDA/Office of Commissioner, have signed an MOU for establishing alternative office solutions for employees at FDA Headquarters.

s MOU Alternative Officing Solutions PDF file
s FDA Announcement PDF file

 
w MOU regarding the CVM Office Moves and Settlement of Grievance against CVM New Item Date: 11 Mar 2013
  SUMMARY: NTEU Chapter 282 and FDA/Center of Veterinary Medicine have signed an MOU whereby the moves for single offices will be conducted according to the MOU for White Oak moves and Chapter 282 withdrew the grievance against the CVM management.

s MOU regarding the CVM Office Moves and Settlement of Grievance against CVM PDF file

 
w MOU regarding the HHS Space Utilization Policy New Item Date: 13 Dec 2012
  SUMMARY: NTEU and HHS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the HHS Space Utilization Policy.

s HHS Chapter Presidents memo Word file
s HHS-NTEU Space Utilization MOU PDF file

 
w MOU Ground Rules Mid-Term Contract Negotiations New Item Date: 20 Sep 2012
  SUMMARY: NTEU National and HHS Agreement on Ground Rules for the Mid-Term Negotiations concerning the Consolidated Collective Bargaining Agreement.

s MOU Ground Rules Mid-Term Contract Negotiations PDF file

 
w MOU with HHS to Resolve Pending Grievances Date: 15 Jun 2012
  SUMMARY: HHS and NTEU established a process to resolve all grievances which were the subject of NTEU's November 1, 2011 national institutional grievance.

s Grievance Process Failure MOU PDF file

 
w Partnership Agreement and Charter for CFSAN Partnership Council Date: 01 Jan 2012
  SUMMARY: NTEU Chapter 282 and CFSAN established a Partnership Council.

s NTEU Chapter 282-CFSAN Agreement PDF file

 
w MOU settling the AWS Form Dispute between HHS and NTEU Date: 28 Mar 2011
  SUMMARY: HHS and NTEU resolve the dispute concerning Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) form.

s MOU on AWS PDF file

 
w ORA and NTEU Joint Guidance on AWS Date: 16 Jan 2011
  SUMMARY: FDA/ORA and NTEU issued joint guidance concerning the alternate work schedules (AWS) article (Article 25) of the new HHS-NTEU consolidated collective bargaining agreement.

s FDA/ORA-NTEU Joint Guidance PDF file

 
w MOU concerning the FDA Publication Policy Guidance Date: 09 Dec 2010
  SUMMARY: Assignment of office space and other conditions for the move of OC and ORA to Element building.

s MOU Publication Agreement PDF file

 
w Move of OC and ORA to Element Bldg Date: 17 Nov 2010
  SUMMARY: Assignment of office space and other conditions for the move of OC and ORA to Element building.

s Move to Element Bldg PDF file

 
w MOU on FDA/CDER's Desk Sharing Program Date: 09 Nov 2010
  SUMMARY: Due to shortages of office space, FDA/CDER and NTEU Chapter 282 has negotiated an MOU on implementing a pilot program for desk sharing.

s CDER-NTEU MOU on Desk Sharing PDF file
s Desk Sharing FAQ PDF file
s Desk Sharing Program Application PDF file

 
w Security Cameras at Dallas TX FDA Offices Date: 01 Sep 2010
  SUMMARY: MOU between FDA Southwest Region and NTEU Chapter 254 concerning Security Cameras at Dallas TX FDA Offices.

s Security Cameras at Dallas TX FDA Offices PDF file

 
w Two CDER MAPPs: the Resolution of Differing Professional Opinions, and Equal Voice MAPPs Date: 26 Aug 2010
  SUMMARY: This MOU summarizes the changes negotiated on these two MAPPs.

s MAPP MOU PDF file

 
w Tobacco Free FDA White Oak Campus Date: 07 Jul 2010
  SUMMARY: This MOU declares the FDA White Oak Campus to be tobacco free.

s Tobacco Free FDA White Oak Campus PDF file

 
w Office Space Allocation and assignment at FDA White Oak Campus Date: 07 Jul 2010
  SUMMARY: This MOU provides guidance as to the office space allocation and assignment during moves of employees within the FDA White Oak Campus.

s White Oak move MOU PDF file

 
w FDA's Unilateral Changes to the Foreign Inspections Program Date: 16 Jun 2010
  SUMMARY: FDA agrees to rescind the ORA Directive 13A. Allows bues to withdraw from Foreign Inspections Cadre, etc...

s MOU Foreign Inspections PDF file

 
w Official Time for Legislative Conference Date: 18 May 2010
  SUMMARY: Memorandum of Agreement for Official Time for Legislative Conference of 2010:

s MoA Official Time PDF file
s President's memo Word file

 
w Move of OC, ORA, & CDER to White Oak Bldgs
31/32 MOU
Date: 05 May 2010
  SUMMARY: Assignment of office space and other conditions during the move of OC, ORA & CDER to WO 31/32 of White Oak FDA Campus:

s Move to Bldgs WO 31/32 PDF file

 
w ORA Blackberry Communication Device Initiative MOU New Item Date: 22 Jan 2010
 

s MOU Blackberry Devices PDF file
s President's Memo Word file

 
w Move of CDRH to White Oak Bldg 66 MOU Date: 20 Apr 2009
  SUMMARY: Assignment of office space and other conditions during the move of CDRH to Bldg 66 of White Oak FDA:

s Move of CDRH to White Oak Bldg 66 MOU PDF file

 
w Selection of International Inspection Travelers Date: 11 Aug 2008
  SUMMARY: President Colleen Kelly, stated that the selection of travelers to perform mandatory foreign inspection is governed by an MoU dated June 11, 2003:

s President’s memo PDF file
s MOU on Mandatory Foreign Inspections PDF file
s Memo on Voluntary Foreign Inspections Program Improvement PDF file

 
w FDA and HRSA Quickhire MOU Date: 3 Jul 2008
  SUMMARY: MOU concerning the agencies' use of Quickhire for placement and merit promotion actions.

s MOU FDA/HRSA Quickhire PDF file
s President's memo DOC file

 
w Move of CDER to White Oak Bldg 51 MOU Date: 18 Dec 2007
  SUMMARY: Assignment of office space during the move of CDER to Bldg 51 of White Oak FDA campus.

PDF Format file PDF file

 
w Reorganization of CFSAN MOU Date: 27 Feb 2007
  SUMMARY: Agreements regarding the reorganization of CFSAN.

PDF Format file PDF file

 
w MOU Covering Parking at FDA White Oak Campus Date: 13 Feb 2007
  SUMMARY: Agreement regarding the parking at White Oak FDA Campus.

PDF Format file PDF file

 
w CDER/OC Alternate Work Sites during Inclement Weather Date: 16-Jan 2007
  SUMMARY: This MOU establishes procedures for employees to work at an alternate work site (AS) during inclement weather.

PDF Format file PDF file

 
w MOU on OPM Regulations for Sick Leave Date: 01 Nov 2006
  SUMMARY: MOU agreeing to the implementation of OPM regulation that creates new rights for bues.

s MOU Adoption of OPM Sick Leave Regulation PDF file
s Federal Register Notice PDF file
s Memo: Family Friendly Leave PDF file
s President’s memo PDF file

 
w Bargaining ground rules for HHS consolidated term
bargaining agreement
Date: 24 Mar 2006
  SUMMARY: MOU between HHS and NTEU concerning the negotiations for a consolidated term collective bargaining agreement covering ACF, FDA, HRSA, NCHS/CDC, OS/AoA, SAMHSA and IHS.

s MOU Consolidated Contract PDF file

 
w PMAP (performance management appraisal program) Date: 24 Mar 2006
  SUMMARY: MOU between HHS and NTEU concerning the limited implementation of the PMAP (performance management appraisal program).

s MOU on PMAP PDF file
s President’s memo on PMAP and Consolidated Contract DOC file

 
w Alternative Work Schedules (AWS) within the Office
of Shared Services (OSS)
Date: 25 Aug 2005
  SUMMARY: Alternative work schedules within the Offfice of Shared Services (OSS), except that it does not apply to the Employee Resource and Information Center.

s AWS within OSS PDF file

 
w Changes to CDER Core Hours & Establishment of "Any 8" Date: 31 May 2005
  PDF Format file PDF file
 
w MOU on DHHS conversion to DFAS payroll system Date: 04 May 2005
  SUMMARY: NTEU and HHS agreed that the Collective Bargaining Agreements with the affected Operating Divisions (ACF, CDC/NCHS, FDA, HRSA, IHS, OS/AoA, and SAMHSA) will continue to be followed provided they are not inconsistent with any provisions outlined in this MOU or DFAS procedures.

s MOU DFAS payroll system PDF file

 
w MOU to implement on trial basis QuickHire Date: 12 Feb 2005
  SUMMARY: Modifications to Article 36 in order to implement QuickHire on a trial basis in OC, CVM and CDRH.

s MOU QuickHire on trial basis PDF file

 
w White Oak Campus, Phase 2 Date: 13 Jan 2005
  SUMMARY: Agreement for Phase 2 of the consolidation of FDA at White Oak Campus.

PDF Format file PDF file

 
w Pending National MOU's for FDA Date: 29 Aug 2004
  See list.
 
w Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR) Program MOU Date: 16 Mar 2004
  SUMMARY: CPR program is to assist employees with their workplace disputes in a way that avoids raising disputes to a more formal grievance process.
PDF Format file PDF file
 
w Union Office Space in FDA White Oak Campus Date: 07 Feb 2004
  SUMMARY: Agreement for the office space for NTEU Chapter 282 at White Oak FDA Campus.

PDF Format file PDF file

 
w Consolidation of Shared Services in FDA
Office of Shared Services (OSS)
Date: 22 Dec 2003
  SUMMARY: MOU concerning the implementation of the consolidation of shared services functions within FDA.
PDF Format file PDF file
 
w Richard Arkin’s Official Time at CVM Date: 16 Dec 2003
  SUMMARY: Agreement Between CVM and Richard Arkin CVM VP of NTEU Chapter 282 for his Official Time:

s MOU for Richard Arkin’s Official Time at CVM PDF file

 
w Voluntary Foreign Inspection Incentives Date: 16 Oct 2003
  SUMMARY: NTEU and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Voluntary Foreign Inspection Incentives.

s MOU on Voluntary Foreign Inspection Assignments PDF file
s Memorandum of Associate Commissioner John M. Taylor, III PDF file
s Memorandum from National President

 
w White Oak Campus, Phase 1 Date: 23 Jul 2003
  SUMMARY: Amendment to the agreement for Phase I of the consolidation of the FDA at White Oak Campus.

PDF Format file PDF file

 
w Mandatory Foreign Inspection Assignments Date: 11 Jun 2003
  SUMMARY: FDA and NTEU have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Mandatory Foreign Inspection Assignments.

s MOU on Mandatory Foreign Inspection Assignments PDF file
s Memorandum from National President

 
w Implementation of Secure Remote Access System at FDA Date: 12 Dec 2002
  SUMMARY: Terms and conditions agreed with NTEU for implementing SRAS.

s PDF Format file PDF file

 
w A-76 Commercial Activities Studies for FY2002 Date: 07 May 2002
  SUMMARY: NTEU and FDA agreed that they have a mutual interest in ensuring constructive employee involvement in these studies.

s A-76 MOU PDF file
s A-76 Procedures DOC file

 
w FDA Federal Student Loan Repayment Program Date: xx Dec 2001
  SUMMARY: MoU for FDA’s policy for administration of its Federal Student Loan Repayment Program.

s PDF Format file PDF file

 
w Implementation of Turbo Establishment
Inspection Reporting (EIR) System
Date: 15 Oct 2001
  SUMMARY: Agreement to implement the ORA Turbo Establishment Inspection Reporting System. FDA is free to proceed with implementation consistent with the provisions of this MOU.

s PDF Format file PDF file

 
w MoU Amending the FDA-NTEU ORA Uniform Agreement Date: 26 Sep 2001
  SUMMARY: Deviations from the uniform policy to provide reasonable accommodation for bona fide religious beliefs.

s MoU Amendment to Uniform Agreement PDF file
s President's memo PDF file

 
w ORA Weekend Work Voluntary Staffing Arrangements Date: 06 Sep 2001
  SUMMARY: A pilot agreement between NTEU and FDA to determine whether FDA can meet its weekend staffing requirements thru voluntary staffing arrangements.

s MOU ORA Weekend Work PDF file
s Questions and Answers

 
w White Oak Campus, Phase 1 Date: 26 Jul 2001
  SUMMARY: Agreement for Phase I of the consolidation of the FDA at White Oak Campus.

PDF Format file PDF file

 
w International Trade Data System (ITDS) Pilot Date: 26 Jul 2001
  SUMMARY: Agreement regarding the administration of the FDA/NTEU Collective Bargaining Agreement as it relates to ITDS pilot.

s PDF Format file PDF file

 
w Modifications to Transit Subsidy Program at FDA Date: 30 Jun 2001
  SUMMARY: Agreement to modify the provisions of the Transit Subsidy Program at FDA.

s PDF Format file PDF file

 
w CVM Office Space at MOD2 MOU Date: 27 Jun 2001
  SUMMARY: Agreement for the office space managed by the Office of Research, CVM, at MOD2:

s MOU for CVM Office Space at MOD2 PDF file

 
w Mutual Intent of Article 25 (AWS)
re: Credit Hours on Sunday
Date: 27 Jun 2001
  SUMMARY: Article 25 (AWS) does not prohibit bues from earning credit hours on Sunday.

s PDF Format file PDF file

 
w College Park/Wiley Building MOU: Assignment of Space Date: 13 Mar 2001
  SUMMARY: Space allocation in newly built Wiley Bldg at Collage Park, MD.

s MOU space allocation at Wiley bldg

 
w Phase 1 of FDA’s Relocation to White Oak Date: 13 Feb 2001
  SUMMARY: Midterm agreement regarding the relocation of FDA to White Oak campus.

s MOU Relocation of FDA to White Oak PDF file

 
w Uniforms for Personnel Conducting Import Activities Date: 06 Nov 2000
  SUMMARY: Requirement for FDA personnel Conducting import activities to wear uniforms.

s PDF Format file PDF file

 
w ORA Lab Weekend Work Negotiations Date: 03 Nov 2000
  SUMMARY: Weekend work at all FDA ORA laboratories nationwide.

s PDF Format file PDF file

 
w ORA Quality Management System (QMS) Date: 31 Oct 2000
  SUMMARY: Issues related to the implementation of QMS.

s PDF Format file PDF file

 
w MOU on use of headphones Date: 01 Sep 2000
  MOU PDF file
 
w MOU Parking at Twinbrook Bldgs Date: 22 Aug 2000
  MOU PDF file
 
w FDA Consolidation at White Oak Maryland Date: 20 Jul 2000
  SUMMARY: MOU concerning the procedures to be followed by FDA in involving NTEU Chapter 282 in all aspects of FDA Consolidation at White Oak.

s MOU on FDA Consolidation PDF file

 
w Memorandum of Clarification of Article 25
(Alternative Work Schedules)
Date: 19 Jan 2000
  SUMMARY: MOU between FDA/ORA and NTEU concerning Article 25, Alternative Work Schedules.

s MOU FDA/ORA-NTEU on AWS PDF file

 
w Roll-Out and Implementation of Phase II
of the FACTS System at FDA ORA
Date: 06 Jan 2000
  PDF Format file PDF file
 
w CDER-NTEU MOU on Core Hours 1999 Date: 19 Dec 1999
  DOC Format file DOC file
 
w MOU regarding Article 59 on Peer Review Date: 03 Dec 1999
  MOU PDF file
 
w Procedures for Documenting Incidental Use of Official Time Date: 21 Dec 1998
  CDRH Official Time MOU PDF file
 
w Core hours adoption at various FDA Centers/ORA/NCHQ Date: 3 Dec 1999
  SUMMARY: MOU clarifying issues related to core hours.

s MOU core hours, FDA Centers, ORA/NCHQ PDF file

 
w Reorganization of the CBER/OTRR Date: 13 Oct 1998
  SUMMARY: Reorganization of the CBER Office of Therapeutics Research and Review (OTRR).

s MOU Reorganization of CBER/OTRR PDF file

 
w Interim MOU #3 Addendum to Interim MOU #1 Date: xx Apr 1998
  Interim MOU #3 PDF file
 
w Interim MOU #2 concerning working conditions Date: 20 Apr 1998
  Interim MOU #2 PDF file