This USPS Step 4 Denial outlines Management's position on whether management violated Article 38 of the National Agreement by selecting an ET-10 for MPLSM training rather than the grievant who is a Level 8 and who is on the ET-9 promotion eligibility register. The union contended that the ET-10 was not on the ET-9 PER and was, therefore, ineligible for selection for the training. It was the position of the Postal Service that the training was given to an employee on Tour 2 for the purpose of providing coverage on that tour when needed. There was no vacancy on the tour so neither promotion nor reassignment was involved. Therefore, in the view of the Postal Service, the provisions of Article 38.3.B.2.b would not be applicable to this particular situation, and accordingly, the grievance was denied.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H1T1EC16558
Craft: Maintenance