MARKETING & REGULATORY PROGRAMBUSINESS SERVICESOFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCESBARGAINING UNIT STATUS (BUS)CODES
APRIL 2003
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS (BUS) CODESA GUIDETABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE#INTRODUCTION 1BACKGROUND 2BUS CODE DETERMINATIONS 4 HRD RESPONSIBILITIES 15ACTIONS THAT REQUIRE PETITIONS 21TO CHANGE BUS CODESRESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING PETITIONS 27LESSONS LEARNED FROM INACCURATE BUS 34CODES AND UNTIMELY PETITIONSSUMMARY 37LMRU ADVISORY-UNION DUES ALLOTMENTS &AGENCY LIABILITY ATTACHMENT 1SAMPLE FLRA CERTIFICATION OF ATTACHMENT 2REPRESENTATIONBUS CODE INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURE ATTACHMENT 3SAMPLE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ATTACHMENT 4
INTRODUCTION
Upon reviewing the Bargaining Unit Status (BUS) throughout the serviced areas,incorrect data that adversely impacts the capability for fast and accurate reporting of bargaining unit (BU) information was found. As a result, the Labor Relations Branch of Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRBPS) prepared thismodified version of the Department of the Navy's BUS Code Guide to use when makingBUS code changes. The Guide explains how to identify appropriate BUS codes andoutlines the different actions that cause BUS codes to change. Some of the actions maynot be applicable to the experience within the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA); however, the information is included in order to provide a comprehensiveresource to management officials, human resource specialists and processing associates.This is not a comprehensive guide on related subjects that affect the assignment of BUScodes. The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) website is an excellent resourcefor more comprehensive information. Seewww.flra.gov/gc/manuals/rp/gc-mnl-rclg-toc.html The objective of this Guide is to illustrate some of the many reasons why timely actionsresulting in updated BUS codes will avoid costly future labor relations (LR) disputes.Incorporation of these concepts will ensure that BUS codes are properly recorded andwill improve the speed and accuracy of reports required by Headquarters and the Officeof Personnel Management (OPM). Some of the illustrations are from experiences of other Federal agencies. They are included for information purposes in order to providemore in-depth insight into the subject.Keep in mind that BUS codes are not just numbers, but represent bargaining rightsunder federal law. Ensuring prudent decisions about BUS codes is an importantresponsibility of the Human Resources Division (HRD) of MRPBS on behalf of employees as well as USDA management. Union dues that are deducted in error aresubject to being reimbursed by the USDA; however, the union may or may not have toreimburse the Agency. The Labor Management Relations Update advisory located inAttachment 1 provides more in-depth discussion on the subject of union dues allotmentsand agency liability.1.
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