USPS Position Letter: Article 12; Principles of Seniority, Posting and Reassignment (1986)

Principles of Seniority , Posting and Reassignment , Probationary Period

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The issue in this grievance is whether the grievant was properly terminated during the probationary period. It is the position of the Postal Service that no national interpretive issue involving the terms and conditions of the National Agreement is fairly presented in this case. However, inasmuch as the union did not agree, the following represents the decision of the Service on the particular circumstances herein. Article 12, Section 1, of the National Agreement sets forth provisions, in clear and unambiguous terms, regarding employee probationary periods. "[T]he Employer shall have the right to separate from its employ any probationary...

Document Type:  USPS Position Letter

APWU National Grievance Number:  H4C3WD13354

Craft:  Clerk

Tags: Principles of Seniority , Posting and Reassignment , Probationary Period

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