representational duties on behalf of the exclusive representative. (b) Reinstate and make whole employee Lawrence L. Laughlin in accordance with the Back Pay Act, 5 U.S.C. 5596 (Supp. III [ v30 p13 ] 1979) for any loss of pay or other benefits he suffered on or about November 22, 1985 to date when he was placed on AWOL status and subsequently dismissed while performing representational duties on