THE INFORMATION COLLECTED WILL BE USED
TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE DATA ON WAGE RATE CHANGES NEGOTIATED BY
MAJOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR. INFORMATION
IS NEEDED BY FEDERAL POLICY MAKERS TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF
LEGISLATION AND ECONOMY POLICY, TO ANALYZE RELATIONSHIPS IN
BARGAINING SETTLEMENTS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS, AND
TO EXAMINE EFFECTS OF SUCH FEDERAL PROGRAMS AS REVENUE SHARING AND
PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT
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.