Section 1. The employer will provide parking facilities for all full-time and part-time employees. Employees who drive a personal motor vehicle to work on a regular basis will be issued a parking permit pursuant to existing NIH policies. Parking areas will provide for reasonable security and lighting.

Section 2. The Agency will inform the Union thirty (30) days in advance of any decision to implement paid parking for employees. The parties will negotiate the decision upon a timely request from the Union pursuant to Article 2.

Section 3. In areas where the employer has implemented contractor controlled and/or valet parking, the contractor will be responsible for any damages to vehicles which are left in their custody (keys are left with the attendant). Employees are encouraged to have their vehicles visually examined by the attendant prior to relinquishing their keys and request a copy of any form used to document the inspection. There will be no liability for personal property left in vehicles.

Section 4. Temporary parking permits for Union visitors on official business at NIH may be obtained from the NIH Parking Office. Union visitors must provide the name of the individual requesting parking space, the purpose of the visit, and license tag of the individual's vehicle.

Section 5. AFGE will receive one (1) reserved space in the parking area loading dock nearest the Union Office, if available. If no parking space is available in this area, the Employer will provide the Union with a reserved parking space in a mutually agreeable location nearest to the Union Office. This space will be for the sole use of the Union and its officials. Any disagreements regarding this matter will be addressed through the grievance/arbitration procedures.