Dispute Over Restrictions on Casuals Hired for Dual Assignments Appealed to Arbitration

The APWU has appealed to arbitration a dispute concerning whether the provisions of Article 7.1.B.3 of the National Agreement that prohibits casuals from performing assignments that require training and testing includes PMRs (Postmaster reliefs) with dual appointments when used as casuals, and also whether these restrictions are limited to 200-man year installations.