The question in this grievance is whether or not management violates Article XIX of the National Agreement. The Union feels that local management is requiring employees to have 3 scheme requirements on bid positions. They point to the bid posting - Exhibit 1 in this file. In our opinion, this issue does not fairly present an interpretive question. Our investigation reveals that employees are required to learn two schemes, not three, and each is less than 1000 cards. One scheme contains a single zip code and the other contains two zip codes. We do feel that the posting can be made clearer, a factor which should have been resolved at the lower levels. Future postings shall specifically state when both schemes are essential even though this is understood and some method of separating the zip codes by scheme should be developed. Reposting of bids is not necessary. Accordingly, we consider this grievance closed.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H8C5KC13971
Craft: Clerk