The question in this grievance is whether or not management violates Article 8 of the National Agreement as it relates to out-of-schedule pay. The grievant was required to work out-of-schedule for a portion of his tour while attending a safety training session away from his regular work unit. Our investigation reveals that the grievant was one of two employees selected to attend a recognized safety training session in Van Nuys, California. The training was identified as Management Course Number 21576-00, Safety Concerns, and lasted for 8 hours. The two employees were selected because of their involvement in the safety and health programs in the local offices. In our opinion, the course met the criteria set forth in Part 233.23e, of the Time and Attendance Manual which stipulates that where an employee's schedule is temporarily changed so that the employee may attend recognized training sessions, no obligation for out-of-schedule premium exists. The training session must be planned, prepared and coordinated or [sic] course, as was the case here.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C5GC5586
Craft: Maintenance