Unions and Labor Management
Coverage
~53% USAF Civilians
Approximately 53 percent of USAF civilian employees are covered by labor agreements between unions and installations or major commands.
Bargaining Unit Membership
Bargaining Unit Members
As such, they are members of the bargaining unit, even if they are NOT dues-paying union members.
Legal Status
Unions Have Legal Status
Unions have legal status under federal law.
Labor Relations Officer
LRO = Liaison
A labor relations officer or specialist in the civilian personnel section is the usual liaison between:
- Supervisors and other management officials
- Union officials
LRO Function
LRO Function
The labor relations officer speaks for management in routine communications with the union and with parties outside the USAF who have roles in:
- Labor contract negotiations
- Dispute resolution
Other Union Officials
Other Union Officials
Other union officials, such as elected officers and appointed officials, may act and make commitments for unions.
Reference
Labor Reference
For additional information on unions and labor management:
- DAFI 36-701, *Labor-Management Relations*