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Below is a response by former APWU President William Burrus to a question posed online by a union member. Other questions cover a wide range of topics, from contract enforcement to union governance.
Question:
I would like to see the national union negotiate job bidding within a sectional center, such as in 460-461-462 or 473 or 475. I live in zip code 46038, but I work in 462. There are bids available in 460, but I would lose all seniority to go there. I can understand not allowing nationwide bidding because of local seniority, but bidding within 30 miles does not seem to present a problem.
James, Indianapolis Area Local
President Burrus:
Thank you for writing.
Before the union discusses this issue with postal management, the APWU membership must embrace the concept of applying seniority beyond the installation where a bidder is assigned. Each time this subject has been discussed at the union’s national convention, however, delegates have rejected the idea.
The opportunity for APWU members to determine how they would like to apply seniority is at the APWU national convention. Once delegates arrive at a decision to apply seniority beyond the installation, we will address the issue in negotiations.
Thank you for being a member.
Sept. 1, 2006
