During the discussion on May 3, it was mutually agreed that the following would represent full and complete settlement of these cases. In accordance with provisions of Article 37, Section 4.C. and Article 4, Section 3 of the National Agreement, the parties agree that when technological, and/or mechanization/automation changes are initially made in an office, the following procedures for training present employees shall apply:
A) TEMPORARY POSTING
1) Post a list soliciting career full-time regular clerks by seniority from the impacted section to volunteer for training for the new program.
2) If the above does not at least equal the number of positions to be eventually posted, solicit for volunteers from all career employees and select by seniority for the training.
3) If quota still not filled, train PTFs by seniority who volunteer for training.
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B) PERMANENT POSTING
1) When positions are permanently established, post the position for full-time craft employees eligible to bid in accordance with the applicable provisions of Article 37, Section 3.F (3 and 4)
2) Additionally, management will provide concurrent training to the second senior bidder on each of the posted posted duty assignments. There are instances where the second senior bidder on an assignment has been designated while the senior bidder or second senior bidder on a different assignment is receiving training, at which time management will drop down to the next senior bidder not receiving training. A maximum of two employees will begin the training and deferment periods for each posted duty assignment.
3) If the senior bidder fails to qualify or withdraws, the second senior bidder shall continue in the training and deferment period.
Document Type: National Pre-Arbitration Settlement
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C5LC25472, H1C5LC22079
Craft: Clerk