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Protesting is a First Amendment Right
(01/01/12) Postal
workers have heeded the call of the APWU to take the battle for
our existence to the streets and to the offices of our Congressional
representatives. I am very proud of the fact that our membership
has mobilized with us in this struggle. Unfortunately, some local Postal
Service managers have tried to put a damper on the lawful participation
of our members in this regard. They have done so by citing ELM Section
667.12, which states: “Employees in active status must not
engage in campaigns for or against changes in mail service. This
regulation must not be construed to infringe upon the rights to participate
in labor organizations.” [read more]
‘Dual Appointments’ to End in January
(12/16/11) After
several months of discussion with the APWU, postal management has
agreed to eliminate the use of “dually appointed” Rural
Carrier Associates and Postal Support Employees (PSEs). In accordance
with a letter dated Dec. 7, the dual appointments will end no later
than Jan. 13, 2012. [read
more]
Arbitration
Hearing Begins
On Schedules of New Full-Timers
(12/13/11) An arbitration hearing began today on the first two
of several disputes that arose when management incorrectly implemented
new provisions of the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The
disputes involve the placement of newly converted full-time employees
into non-traditional schedules, and the denial of retreats rights to
Clerk Craft employees on posted Non-Traditional Full-Time (NTFT) duty
assignments in their former installations.
[read more]
2011 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period Set
(11/17/11) The December period during which penalty overtime regulations
are not applicable consists of four consecutive service weeks, as
referenced in Article 8, Sections 4 and 5, of the National Agreement.
This year, the December period begins Pay Period 26-11, Week 1 (December
3, 2011), and ends Pay Period 01-12, Week 2 (December 30, 2011).
(See Why
Is the Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period Only 28 Days?)
Posting Non-Traditional Full-Time Assignments
In Customer Service Operations
(11/10/11) An agreement
[PDF] between the APWU and USPS dated Nov. 10, 2011, outlines
the procedure for posting Non-Traditional Full-Time duty assignments
in Customer Service operations. The agreement lists the steps that
must be taken before management can post the assignments, as well
as the information the Postal Service must provide to local union
representatives.
New APWU Search Online Now
(10/25/11) A new version of Search, the APWU’s online database of arbitration awards, Step 4 settlements, USPS handbooks, and CBRs, is now available at w3.lexis.com/clients/apwu. The new APWU Search has a revised look and many new features. If you were proficient with the old Search, you can use those same skills on the new version. But, if you had difficulty using the old Search, some of the new features will make this version much easier to use. [read more]
Questions and Answers On the Contract
(10/20/11) The APWU and the USPS have agreed to a set of Questions and Answers regarding the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Director of Industrial Relations Mike Morris has announced. The Questions and Answers, dated Oct. 20, 2011, cover an array of topics, including Postal Support Employees (PSEs), supervisors performing bargaining unit work in small offices, Non-Traditional Full-Time (NTFT) assignments, excessing, lead clerks, acting supervisors, and the grievance procedure. [read more]
