SOCIAL SECURITY

February 17, 2011

NUC-2011-A01

Mr. James E. Marshall, Spokesperson

SSA/AFGE General Committee
P.O. Box 1698
Falls Church, VA 22041

Dear Mr. Marshall:

Pursuant to Article 4 of the National Agreement, this letter serves as notice to bargain over the
impact and implementation of a furlough procedure in the event of an Agency furlough. It is
important to note that the Commissioner has not decided to effectuate a furlough. However,
given the potential of reduced Congressional appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year,
the Agency is issuing this notice at this time in the event that a furlough may become necessary.

Following receipt of a request to bargain, management is prepared to bargain over negotiable

proposals concerning procedures and arrangements related to the aforementioned issue. Any
bargaining will be in accordance with the Statute and Article 4 of the SSA/AFGE National
Agreement. Accordingly, since this notice is being provided electronically, any bargaining must
commence no later than the first Tuesday following the twenty-eighth (28) calendar day period
after the receipt of this notice. In accordance with Article 4, Section 1(B), failure to request to
bargain within the timeframes set out for national level bargaining may result in unilateral
implementation.

Pursuant to Article 4, Section 3(C), please submit your reply to this notice by electronic
correspondence to DCHR.OLMER.OAC@ssa.gov. Should you wish to discuss this matter
please contact Eddie Taylor at (410) 965-7066.

Sincerely,

Jay Clary
Acting Associate Commissioner
Office of Labor-Management
and Employee Relations

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION BALTIMORE MD 21235-0001