The question in this grievance is whether management violated the National Agreement by not notifying the grievant by the preceding Wednesday of a schedule change. A second question raised is whether a five-day assignment that includes a holiday can be classified as a continuous period of five days as set forth in Handbook EL-401. A review of the information provided established that the grievant, a relief and replacement maintenance control clerk, was notified as required. He was notified verbally and in writing well in advance of the time prescribed for such notification, which is by the last working day prior to the schedule change. It is our position that notwithstanding the insertion of a holiday, the assignment in question was for a continuous period of five days.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H1T5LC9039
Craft: Maintenance