The material in this manual is presented in the form of guidelines to assist NASA Center management in establishing local procedures for dealing with contractor labor-management disputes. This manual also implements the procedures for providing access for labor union representatives to conduct necessary union business at NASA facilities. Included in the guidelines are suggestions for gathering and evaluating certain data and appropriate actions to be taken by NASA which may prevent or reduce the impact of a contractor labor dispute. In addition, a "check list" is provided for the actions to be taken by NASA in cases where a contractor strike situation is imminent. Moreover, included are procedures for requesting the removal of critical NASA parts/materials from a manufacturer's strike-bound plant and procedure for the preparation of variance hearings pursuant to section four of the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended. These guidelines have been developed to allow considerable flexibility to meet unique situations that may exist at NASA Centers.

PURPOSE. This NPG provides internal guidelines and procedures to assist NASA Centers in dealing with contractor labor management disputes and to provide access of Labor Union Representatives to NASA for the purpose of maintaining schedules and goals relating to vital NASA programs.

APPLICABILITY. This NPG is applicable to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities.