May 06, 2002

From: Kelley Dull, President, American Federation of Government Employees

National Council # 171, P.O. Box 8599, Kansas Mo. 64114

To: Ron Crain, Director, Human Resources Product Line, Defense Finance and

Accounting Service, 1931 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22240-5291

Subj.: Demand for Substantive Impact Bargaining.

Ref: (A) Section 7114 (a)(1) of 5 U.S.C.

In accordance with the reference (A), you are hereby notified; National Council 171 respectfully demands an opportunity for substantive impact bargaining. This request is based on the newly implemented pay guide effective in and around May 2002.

National Council demands to bargain to the fullest extent required and permitted by law over any changes in working conditions, personnel policy, practices, procedures, or conditions of employment regarding the new pay guide despite the fact the guide is in effect.

Please respond by May 14, 2002.

The POC for this issue is the undersigned.

/s/

Kelley Dull

President

National Council # 171