In the instant matter, local management required new hires to sign a document entitled, "Training Requirements/Scheme Failures." The document informs the signator that he/she is subject to discharge for scheme failure. The Union alleges that the document establishes a "blanket policy" for scheme failures. Further investigation into this matter revealed that local management did in fact consider reassignment as circumstances warranted prior to initiating discharges enunciated in Publication 118 and Handbook, M-5. Although local management abides by the provisions of the aforementioned publications, the Training Requirements/Scheme Failure form on its face does not illustrate reassignment is a consideration. It is therefore mutually agreed between the parties that the instant matter is resolved, in that, the "Training Requirements/Scheme Failure" form as described herein shall be rescinded.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H8C5KC21384
Craft: Clerk