This USPS Step 4 Denial outlines Management's position on whether local management failed to promptly place the grievant in a position for which he was trained. The Union contended that once the employee successfully completes training in the Mail Acceptance Course that he/she be immediately moved to the new position in conjunction with employees who are successful bidders. It was the position of the Postal Service that the grievant was the senior bidder for a position to which permanent assignment is deferred until successful completion of the training. Although the employee may have completed the training, until the test results are received, the employee was not considered qualified. It remained their position that there was no requirement to assign the employee to the new position when he is not qualified.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H7C1EC4847
Craft: Clerk