The question in this grievance is whether or not management is in violation of the National Agreement when they maintain records of safety violations in a centralized file. It is our opinion that the recording of a safety violation an official form, designed for that purpose is not in violation of the National Agreement. Obviously, the employee must then be made aware that he has committed an infraction. Further, these records of safety violations may be filed in a centralized file such as the safety office. A record of a safety violation maintained in the manner described above cannot be used as a "discussion" under Article XVI of the National Agreement for disciplinary purposes.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: A8S0897, S8C3AC17850
Craft: Clerk