5AFI36-102_YOKOTAABSUP — Personnel Administration Of Master Labor Contract (mlc) And Indirect Hire Agreement (iha) Employees (pa)

5AFI36-102_YOKOTAABSUP governs personnel administration for Master Labor Contract and Indirect Hire Agreement employees.

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  • Publication number: 5AFI36-102_YOKOTAABSUP
  • Title: PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION OF MASTER LABOR CONTRACT (MLC) AND INDIRECT HIRE AGREEMENT (IHA) EMPLOYEES (PA)
  • Date: 2023-09-12

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The publication addresses employment types, personnel action requests, position classification, labor relations, strikes, grievances, and employee administration. It requires procedures for absences, job abandonment, workplace offenses, strike reporting, and grievance decisions.

Applies to: It applies to all organizations serviced by the Fifth Air Force Civilian Personnel Sections (CPSs) of the Force Support Squadron or an Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Human Resources Offices (HROs) in Japan using MLC or IHA employees.

Topics covered

  • Master Labor Contract employees
  • Indirect Hire Agreement employees
  • Employee union relations
  • Personnel action requests
  • Position classification
  • Strike actions
  • Job abandonment
  • Grievance decisions

Questions and answers

How much unauthorized absence is considered abandonment of the job?

An employee is considered to have abandoned the job after being absent from the duty without authorization for 2 weeks or who has not returned to work for two weeks after the expiration of an authorized period of leave. (paragraph 3)

What happens after an employee has been absent without authority for 3 workdays?

After an employee has been absent without authority for 3 workdays, the supervisor tries to communicate, in writing, through the CPS/HRO, to determine whether the job has been abandoned. (paragraph 3)

When may removal be effected for a workplace offense?

Removal is effected only when the offense is considered to be a grave risk to the morale, personnel, property, or operation of the workplace. (paragraph 4)

What is presumed wrongful regarding drugs or stimulants?

The mere possession of such drugs or stimulants is presumed to be wrongful and is considered to be a grave risk to the morale, personnel, and operation of the workplace. (paragraph 5)

When are initial strike reports furnished?

CPSs/HROs furnish to 5 AF/A1 initial reports, via telephone, fax or email, strike actions resulting from either a stalemate or unresolved impending problems or strike actions announced spontaneously without prior consultation, immediately at the start of the strike and during prolonged as well as periodic or aggravating strikes. (paragraph 6)

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