THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS IS
REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A FILE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS TO
AID THE FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE, EMPLOYERS AND
EMPLOYEES IN SETTLING LABOR DISPUTES. THE AGREEMENTS ALSO ARE USED
BY BLS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS AND THE
GENERA PUBLIC IN ANALYZING WAGES AND SUPPLEMENTARY BENEFITS. NEW
AGREEMENTS ARE ROUTINELY OBTAINED FROM MANAGEMENT OR UNION
REPRESENTATIVES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.