National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546-0001
Reply to Attn of: CP
JUL 12 1996
Mr. Donald Teague
President, NASA Headquarters Professional Association
International Federation of Professional and
Technical Engineers, Local 9
Washington, DC 20546-0001
Dear Mr. Teague:
I am responding to the questions raised in your memorandums of May 2 and 10, 1996, to Deputy Administrator (acting) General James R. Dailey, regarding planning for a reduction-in-force (RIF). This reply is an extension of the meetings I have held with you to discuss the plans and deliberations involved in the Headquarters downsizing initiatives. These meetings, and others planned in the future, answer your request for a dialog on this matter.
At the outset, let me assure you that the Agency has not officially determined that a RIF is necessary, as I mentioned on our recent meeting on July 9, 1996. We believe it prudent, however, to consider the possibility of a reduction-in-force, given the earlier planning targets and the code responses, especially if outplacement actions do not achieve the appropriate staffing levels approved for Headquarters by the Administrator. Therefore, our focus is on placement and transition assistance to other Centers, tot he private sector, and into retirement. The results of these initiatives, and others being proposed, could make it unnecessary to further consider a reduction-in-force.