The basic window clerk training program will be implemented
in the following manner:
1. The program will be implemented not later than October 31. 1978. in all applicable offices. All senior. bidders who meet the criteria for training will be placed in the training program.
2. Trainees will take the final examination at the end of the deferment period; however, the examination will not be used for qualification decisions until it has' been properly validated.
3. Upon completion of the examination validation. the qualifying process will be put into effect after the Union has bad the opportunity to review and evaluate the results of validation. Thereafter,. the test will be used to denote successful completion of the training.
4. Any employee who leaves the training program for any reason will be returned to his/her former assignment.
Similar but abbreviated training programs will be developed for level 6 window positions and positions in small offices and implemented as in l~ above by January 1979.
The Self-service Postal Unit Technician training and qualification
programs will be implemented immediately using ยท existing training and examination materials.
The training programs for Mailing Requirements Clerks? Mail Clerks and Bulk Mail Technicians have been implemented. Items 2-4 apply for these positions.
Document Type: Memorandum of Understanding
Craft: Clerk