USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-121 — Non-us Citizen Employee Work Stoppages

USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-121 governs installation management roles and procedures for responding to Non-US work stoppages and requesting temporary military personnel.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-121
  • Title: NON-US CITIZEN EMPLOYEE WORK STOPPAGES
  • Date: 2021-03-29

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It covers host country labor relations, collective bargaining, work stoppage risks, strike prevention, economic factors, and personnel augmentation. It requires emergency planning, labor-environment knowledge, monitoring, and defined responses for stoppages lasting up to or beyond 10 days.

Topics covered

  • Host country labor relations
  • Collective labor agreements
  • Work stoppage recognition
  • Strike prevention
  • Work stoppage duration
  • Personnel augmentation
  • Work stoppage emergency plans

Questions and answers

What labor knowledge must commanders and management officials acquire when non-US citizens are employed?

Whenever non-US citizens are employed, regardless of the employment system, commanders and management officials must acquire a working knowledge of host country labor-management relations and any collective labor agreements (CLA). (paragraph 3)

When is the highest potential for a work stoppage?

The highest potential for work stoppage occurs during collective bargaining. (paragraph 4)

How long do spontaneous work stoppages normally last?

Normally, this type of spontaneous stoppage consists of a short duration (1 or 2 days), allows for limited response time, and produces more of an irritant than obstruction to operations. (paragraph 4)

What actions should management avoid when a work stoppage occurs?

When a work stoppage occurs, management should avoid actions that would agitate the situation, make resolution more expensive, or embarrass the US Government. (paragraph 5)

What is the financial rule for local national workers who engage in strike activities?

When workers of a local national direct or indirect employment program engage in strike activities, the employer may legally stop their pay. (paragraph 6)

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