This USPS Step 4 Decision outlines Management's position on whether or not management violated Article 2 of the National Agreement. The Union contended that deaf employees were being discriminated against in the Seattle Bulk Mail Center because certified interpreters are not provided for all safety talks, on-the-clock meetings, films, etc, and because a TTY phone line has not been installed for emergencies and personal use. It was the Postal Service's position that no National position on the above issues had been formulated, however, that reasonable steps may be taken to accommodate handicapped employees at local levels, on a case-by-case basis as determined by local management. Suggestions would include reducing safety talks and other communications, as appropriate, to writing.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H8C5DC14136
Craft: Clerk