We mutually agreed that there was no interpretive dispute between the parties at the National level as to the meaning and intent of Article 17 of the National Agreement as it relates to requests for information in this particular case. Union stewards may request and shall obtain access through the appropriate supervisor to review the documents, files and other records necessary for processing a grievance or determining if a grievance exists. According to the factual evidence in this case, the Union contends that National Arbitrator Mittenthal's award in the "out-of-schedule pay for 204b's dispute" entitles all such employees who worked out-of-schedule, and were not compensated, to be paid retroactive to January 12, 1980. Although management disputes this, the Union has reasonable cause to pursue their argument by requesting documentation of the out-of-schedule work performed by 204b's from that time. The request, however, shall be specific as to the employee records needed.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C3WC8088
Craft: Clerk