The issue in this grievance is whether the addition of an electric toggle switch on the power panel of letter sorting machines was an unsafe modification.  After reviewing this matter, we mutually agreed that no national interpretive issue is fairly presented in this case.  We agreed that the provisions of Management Instruction EL 810-84-3 and Publication 101, Engineering Charge Board Organization and Operation should be applied to the facts involved in this case.  Accordingly, we agreed to remand this case to the parties at Step 3 for further processing including arbitration if necessary. 

Document Type:  Step 4 Agreement

APWU National Grievance Number:  H4T3QC29258

Craft:  Clerk

Tags: Safety and Health ,   Electric Toggle Switch ,  Power Panel ,  Letter Sorting Machine ,  Unsafe Modification

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