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Official Time

Time off from assigned government duties, without loss of pay or benefits, that a federal employee uses to perform representational functions for a labor organization (union).

Labor Organization

A group of federal employees that acts as their official representative to an agency on matters concerning conditions of employment, also commonly known as a union.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

A written contract between a federal agency and a labor organization (union) that specifies the terms and conditions of employment for union-represented employees.

Agency

An executive department, a government corporation, or an independent establishment of the federal government.

Comptroller General of the United States

The head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), who is responsible for auditing government programs and expenditures.

Section 7131 of title 5, United States Code

The specific federal law that authorizes the use of 'official time' for federal employees engaged in labor organization activities.