The question raised in this grievance involved whether employees ineligible for uniform allowances can be required to wear ties when assigned to window service duties. If so, can they be required to wear ties furnished by the Postal Service when they do not have their own ties? In this case, local management issued instructions concerning appropriate attire for retail sales personnel. The instruction, in part, outlined attire to be worn by male employees ineligible for uniform allowances,. i.e., button type shirt (with tie, preferably,) and dark dress trousers. The instruction stated that management preferred that these items be worn. Ties were purchased locally and furnished to each retail unit for use by employees when they did not have ties at work. The Union contends that non-uniformed employees are not required to wear ties while assigned to window duties. During our discussion, we agreed to resolve this matter based on our understanding of Part 582.11, ELM, which stipulates when a prescribed uniform is to be worn. We further agreed that in instances when employees are ineligible for uniform allowances, they are only responsible for being adequately and properly attired when assigned to window duties.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C3TC5920
Craft: Clerk