Section 1. Annual Survey

The Union will conduct an annual survey of employees in the bargaining unit to determine their interest in part-time employment. The survey form will include information on the rights and benefits of part-time employment. The Union will consult with the Agency on the content of the survey form and share the results of the completed survey with the Agency.

Section 2. Part-Time Employment

Qualified Bargaining Unit employees will be given priority consideration for any part-time positions within the bargain ing unit.

Section 3. Conversions

A. If a full-time employee wishes to convert to part time, they shall make a request to their supervisor.

B. Conversion from full-time to part-time employment and the reverse can be made only with the employee's written request and management approval. Employees will be given a copy of the position description upon management approval of the conversion and shall know the grade of that position before accepting conversion to part time.

C. Employees who accept or convert to part-time positions have no guarantee they will be subsequently converted to full-time employment, but management agrees to make good faith efforts to accommodate the employee's request.

D. An employee who is denied a conversion from full time to part time or vice versa shall be notified in writing of the reasons.