The issue in this grievance is whether it is a violation of the National Agreement for management to require letter carriers to sign in for stand-up-talks. After reviewing this matter, we mutually agreed that no national interpretive issue is fairly presented in this case. This is a fact situation which should be resolved at the regional level by application of the step four settlement in Case No. NC-S-8696. Specifically, signatures or initials may be required to verify attendance at a meeting, receipt of a document, etc. However, to require an employee to sign that he has read and understood instructions, as a condition of employment for which disciplinary action may be administered, is inappropriate. Accordingly, we agreed to remand this case to the parties at Step 3 for further processing, including arbitration if necessary.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H4N5CC11608