2426.11—Requesting; granting; criteria.
(a)
An agency shall accord consultation rights on Government-wide rules or regulations to a labor organization that:
(1)
Requests consultation rights on Government-wide rules or regulations from an agency; and
(2)
Holds exclusive recognition for 3,500 or more employees.
(b)
An agency shall not grant consultation rights on Government-wide rules or regulations to any labor organization that does not meet the criteria prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section.