AFMCI36-701 — Labor-management Relations

AFMCI36-701 governs labor-management relations, including collective bargaining and negotiated forms within Air Force Materiel Command.

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  • Publication number: AFMCI36-701
  • Title: LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS
  • Date: 2026-02-24

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It addresses consultation and good-faith bargaining with designated labor organizations representing certain AFMC employees. It authorizes forms for recording Kelly Days or time, grievance information, and union or employee official time.

Topics covered

  • Collective bargaining
  • Good-faith bargaining
  • AFMC labor organizations
  • Kelly Days and time trade
  • Grievance forms
  • Union and employee official time

Questions and answers

Which labor organizations does AFMC bargain with?

Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) meets at reasonable times to consult and bargain in good faith with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Council 214 and the National Office of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) as exclusive representatives for certain AFMC employees as previously determined by appropriate authority(T-0). (paragraph 1)

When may AFMC and labor organizations develop forms?

In the course of bargaining with respect to conditions of employment, AFMC and AFGE Council 214 or the IAFF may agree to the development and use of certain forms for purposes of facilitating compliance with the terms of such agreements. (paragraph 2)

What is good faith bargaining?

Good Faith Bargaining—a duty to approach negotiations with a sincere resolve to reach a CBA, to be represented by properly authorized representatives who are prepared to discuss and negotiate on any condition of employment, to meet at reasonable times and places as frequently as may be necessary and to avoid unnecessary delays, and, in the case of the agency, to furnish upon request data necessary to negotiation. (paragraph 2)

What is a collective bargaining agreement?

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)—an agreement entered into as a result of collective bargaining pursuant to the provisions of the Statute, CBAs set forth some of the conditions of employment of bargaining unit employees, various rights and obligations of the parties to the agreement (i.e., the exclusive representative and the activity or agency), the negotiated grievance procedure, dues withholding provisions, reopeners, as well as the duration of the agreement. (paragraph 2)

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