Dispute Over Restrictions on Casuals Hired for Dual Assignments Appealed to Arbitration
The APWU has appealed to arbitration a dispute concerning whether the provisions of Article 7.1.B.3 of the National Agreement that prohibits casuals from performing assignments that require training and testing includes PMRs (Postmaster reliefs)...
Dispute Over Reassignment of APWU Bargaining-Unit Employees to Other Craft's Vacant Assignments
The APWU initiated a dispute over whether there is a disagreement between the parties regarding Article 12.5.C.5.a(4) or similar provisions of the National Agreement, and applicable provisions of handbooks and manuals, concerning reassignment of...
MVS Appeals Tool and Parts Clerk Case to Arbitration
The MVS Division has appealed to national-level arbitration [PDF] a Step 4 Dispute protesting the Postal Service’s unilateral elimination of the Tool and Parts Clerk position. The union’s 15-Day Statement of Issues and Facts [PDF] notes that...
Dispute: PSEs in Higher-Level Maintenance Craft Positions
This dispute protests management plans to hire PSEs using new Standard Position Descriptions in higher-level positions, other than custodial positions, in the Maintenance Craft.
Dispute Over Reporting Rules for Sex Offenders
The APWU has appealed to arbitration a revision to ELM Section 665 which requires employees on a public registry of sex offenders to report their status to management.