R 291127Z SEP 09 

UNCLAS //N12711//
ALCGCIV 020/09
SUBJ:  EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION RIGHTS UNDER 5 USC 7114
1.  THIS ANNUAL NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION RIGHTS IS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE FEDERAL SERVICE LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATION STATUTE.
EMPLOYEES IN BARGAINING UNITS ARE ENTITLED UNDER 5 USC 7114(A)(2)
TO REPRESENTATION FROM THE UNION HOLDING EXCLUSIVE RECOGNITION
DURING CERTAIN INVESTIGATORY EXAMINATIONS BY OFFICIALS OF THEIR
AGENCY.  SPECIFICALLY:
      AN EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE OF AN APPROPRIATE UNIT IN AN
AGENCY SHALL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PRESENT AT-
      ANY EXAMINATION OF AN EMPLOYEE IN THE UNIT BY A
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH AN INVESTIGATION
IF-
      THE EMPLOYEE REASONABLY BELIEVES THAT THE EXAMINATION MAY
RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST THE EMPLOYEE; AND
      THE EMPLOYEE REQUESTS REPRESENTATION.
2.  SUPERVISORS, MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS, AND OTHER OFFICIALS OF THE
U.S. COAST GUARD ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 5
USC 7114 DURING EXAMINATIONS WHERE THE EMPLOYEE IS ENTITLED TO AND
REQUESTS REPRESENTATION BY THE EXCLUSIVELY RECOGNIZED LABOR
ORGANIZATION.
3.  ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS NOTICE MAY BE ADDRESSED TO YOUR
SERVICING COMMAND STAFF ADVISOR OR HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST.
4. CINDY NELSON-POSSINGER, CHIEF, OFFICE OF CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
SENDS.
5.  INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.