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ARTICLE 1PREAMBLEIn accordance with the policy set forth by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 regarding FederalLabor-Management Relations, the following articles of this basic agreement, together with allsupplemental agreements and amendments which may be agreed to at later dates, constitute anagreement by and between the U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range; the U.S. Army ResearchLaboratory - White Sands; the U.S. Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment SupportGroup - White Sands; the McAfee U.S. Army Health Clinic; and the U.S. Army Dental Clinic -White Sands, hereinafter referred to as the Employer, and the National Federation of FederalEmployees, Local 2049, hereinafter referred to as the Union.WITNESSETHIn consideration of the mutual covenant herein set forth, the parties hereto, intending to be bound,hereby agree as follows:WHEREAS, the public interest requires high standards of employee performance together withthe continual development and implementation of modern and progressive work practices toimprove employee performance and efficiency, the Union, as the representative of the employees,agrees to support the Employer in these efforts and promote the development of good will andeliminate waste in all forms; andWHEREAS, the well being of the employees and efficient administration of the government arebenefited by providing employees an opportunity to participate in the formulation andimplementation of personnel policies and practices affecting the conditions of their employment;andWHEREAS, the Employer also agrees that supervisors at all levels are to provide positiveleadership and set a good example for all bargaining unit employees; andWHEREAS, the participation of employees should be improved through the maintenance ofconstructive and cooperative relationships between labor organizations and management officials;andWHEREAS, subject to the law and the paramount requirements of public service, effective labormanagementrelations within the federal service require a clear statement of the respective rightsand obligations of labor organizations and agency management;NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:2