Possible Reduction-in-Force (RIF)

The Union has received unofficial information that the Agency may be planning to conduct a reduction-in-force (RIF) in the distant future affecting some bargaining unit employees in the terminal option. Again, this information is unofficial; however, the Agency recently has started to hire new bargaining unit employees in some of the air traffic control towers not to exceed (NTE) five years. The reason for this NTE employment is unknown at this time. The Union is looking into this matter.