The question in this grievance is whether management violated Articles VII and XIX of the National Agreement by creating two parcel post distributor (machine) SP2-439 positions rather than two distribution clerk KP-12 positions. The position of the union is that the two positions in question should be posted as KP-12, because they replace two mail handler KP-8 positions.
It is our position that no national interpretive issue involving the terms and conditions of the National Agreement is fairly presented in this case and represents the decision of the Postal Service on the particular fact circumstances involved. There simply are no contractual requirements to create a KP-12 position to replace a KP-8 position. The requirements as to what positions are necessary for the Postal Service to complete its mission is determined by management based upon the local service needs.
The file reflects that local management has determined the reason to post these two positions as SP2-439 rather than as KP-12. It is noted that the November 6, 1980 Step 2 response contains the statement: "Management will survey the PSM-3 and SM-4 sections on both Tour 2 and Tour 3 to determine if additional KP-12's are required."
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H8C5FC14267
Craft: Clerk