The question in these grievances is whether a carrier may be permitted an opportunity to voluntarily schedule their lunch period after completing 6 hours of work. It was mutually agreed to full settlement of these cases as follows:
1. Except in emergency situations or where service conditions preclude compliance, no employee may be required to work more than 6 consecutive hours without a meal or rest period of at least 1/2 hour.
2. Where service conditions permit, an employee may request to schedule their lunch period after completion of 6 hours work.
3. The determination to grant such a request will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Document Type: National Pre-Arbitration Settlement
APWU National Grievance Number: H1N5KC20446, H1N2BC12520