This USPS Step 4 Decision outlines Management’s position that an employee’s bid duty assignment no longer exists when his hours are changed by eight hours or more. This change establishes a new position on another tour which contemplates the requirement of posting. Other significant changes affecting assignments should be processed in accordance with the appropriate portions of Article 38 of the National Agreement and any applicable Memoranda of Understanding.
APWU National Grievance Number: ACNAT14170
Maintenance Craft, new positions, change by 8 hours or more, eight hours or more, bid position no longer exists