At issue in these grievances is whether or not employees in subject grievances were entitled to overtime. It is our position that although the grievant was scheduled in two hours before her regular starting time, she was still within the scheduled work week. Article VIII, Section 4, paragraph B, first sentence of the 1978 National Agreement states: "Overtime shall be paid to employees for work performed only after eight hours on duty in any one service day, or 40 hours in any one service week." Part 231.11 of the F-21. Time and Attendance Manual, states: "Overtime is a premium paid to eligible employees for work performed, after eight paid hours in any one service day or 40 paid hours in any one service week." Part 145.12 of the F-21 states: "The five-minute leeway rule for timekeeping purposes applies only to the scheduled tour of duty. If an employee works in an overtime status that is continuous with the scheduled tour, the five-minute leeway rule does not apply to any clock rings [...]
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: A8C0625, C8C4BC12895, A8C0624, C8C4BC12896
Craft: Maintenance