Labor agreement approval delayed Published June 10, 2011 By Directorate of Personnel ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Issues over language have led to a delay in the approval of the 2011 Master Labor Agreement. Approval of the agreement between Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command and the American Federation of Government Employees was delayed by the Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Management Service. "They determined certain aspects were non-negotiable," said Greg Ziesenhene, labor relations specialist in Robins' Directorate of Personnel. The issues could take some time to resolve, he added. Until then, the current agreement - which AFMC bases have been operating under since April 1, 2002 - will remain in effect. All AFMC and associate unit managers, supervisors, and AFGE bargaining unit employees at Robins must follow the current contract and accompanying local supplement. Supervisors and Designated Management Officials can assist employees in obtaining electronic copies of the current MLA and local supplement.