Common use of ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES (AWS Clause in Contracts

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES (AWS. Section 11.1. The AWS system includes a flexible work schedule (FWS) with an 8-hour day / 40-hour week (including credit hours), and a compressed work schedule (CWS) of 5/4/9 or 4/10 (see sections 11.4.1 and 11.4.2). Tour of duty hours will begin, in 15 minute increments, no earlier than 0600. Employees may request approval of an AWS from their supervisor. Participation in any AWS is dependent upon mission requirements. Employees working in shift operations are not allowed to participate in AWS. Section 11.2. The parties recognize that the use of AWS can, in some cases, improve productivity and morale and provide greater service to the public.