During our discussion, we concluded that the question in this grievance is whether under Article XV of the National Agreement, a Union officer actively employed at the installation and who was not the steward who processed the grievance at Step 2 can be the Union representative responsible for preparing any corrections or additions to the Step 2 decision and the appeal to Step 3, on-the-clock. After reviewing the information provided, it is our position that Article XV indicates that the Union representative who presents the grievance at Step 2 should also be the one who prepares any necessary corrections and additions to the Step 2 decision. The Union can designate an officer (actively employed for pay purposes) to prepare the appeal to Step 3. This opinion, is supported by the following excerpts from Article XV:
Art. XV, Section 2C - The installation head or designee will meet with the steward or a Union representative.... This phrase gives both Management and the Union the prerogative to designate anyone of their choosing to participate in the Step 2 discussion.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: S8C3WC14854
Craft: Clerk