USPS Position Letter (NALC):  Article 17; Representation (1980)

The question raised in these grievances involves whether under the terms of the National Agreement, Article 17, Section 4, the grievant in these cases who are also Union stewards are entitled to travel expenses and wages for time spent traveling to another station for a Step 2 meeting with management. Upon review, it is our determination that no contractual violation has occurred. Union stewards are paid for the time actually spent at Step 2 meetings with the employer provided…