This USPS Step 4 Denial outlines Management's position on whether or not management violated Article 38 of the National Agreement by filling two newly established Level 6 Maintenance Mechanic, Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) vacancies from the entrance register. According to the information provided, the two vacancies were filled from the register only after management had afforded eligible postal employees an opportunity to occupy the positions. Initially there were four vacancies and three employees at the installation who had qualified on the MPE examinations. Two of the qualified employees were promoted while one declined promotion. A notice was posted giving employees an opportunity to take the MPE examination; however, the immediate need to fill the vacancies did not permit management to wait several weeks for test results. In view of the steps taken by management, it was the position of the Postal Service that a contractual violation did not occurred and the grievance was denied.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H8T3FC18163, A8S0946
Craft: Maintenance