The question in this grievance is whether or not management violated Article XIX of the National Agreement by extending an employee's tour of duty more than 30 minutes in order to make-up for a tardiness of 45 minutes. The Union feels that this is a violation of Article VIII, Section 4 of the National Agreement. The F-22, PSDS, Time and Attendance Handbook, Part 215.13 provides the following: "The employee is not entitled to out-of-schedule overtime if his tour was extended solely because he was tardy." See also the Employee and Labor Relations Manual, Part 434.623c. While Part 215.12 of the F-22 Handbook states that "it is not practical to permit an employee to make up time in excess of 0.50 hours (30
minutes)" It does not preclude the supervisor from exercising his/her judgment. In this instant case, the supervisor made a decision to extend the employee's tour rather than grant annual leave. It is our position that the action taken by the supervisor in the fact circumstances of this case were appropriate and in accord with the National Agreement and applicable handbook and manuals. Accordingly, as we find no violation of the National Agreement, this grievance is denied.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H8C4BC20488
Craft: Clerk