The issue in this grievance is whether management was proper in offering a resolution to a grievance that included a stipulation that the grievant would withdraw all other administrative appeals (EEO, MSPB, NLRB). After further review of the matter, we agreed that there was no national interpretive issue fairly presented as to the meaning and intent of Article 15 of the National Agreement. The parties at this level agree that either party can make settlement offers at the various levels of the grievance procedures. These offers may include the disputed stipulations; however, the union and/or grievant is free to decline or counter such offers. Neither party should attempt to coerce the other party into an unfair, unreasonable or inappropriate settlement. The union may pursue any grievance to the full limit of the provisions of Article 15 of the National Agreement. Accordingly, we agreed to consider this grievance closed.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C5GC10661
Craft: Clerk