The issue in this grievance is whether management violated the National Agreement by utilizing a carrier craft employee as a 204(b) for a part of a day. After further review of this matter, we agreed that there was no national interpretive issue fairly presented in this case. The parties at this level agree that management may use a craft employee in a 204(b) assignment for less than a full day. Under Article 41, management must provide a copy of Form 1723 showing the approximate time(s) and date(s) of the detail. Any amendment to the form shall also be provided to the union. Accordingly, we agreed to remand this case to Step 3 for further consideration by the parties. Whether or not the employee was needed as an acting supervisor at the time in dispute is a non interpretive issue.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H1N3UC37182