Telephone, Electronic Grievance Discussions
June 7, 2013
The APWU has reached agreement with the Postal Service on a Memorandum of Understanding re: Step 1 Discussions dated June 5, 2013, that clarifies the union’s right to file a grievance by telephonic and/or electronic means.
The memorandum stipulates that a request from either management or the union to file by electronic or telephonic means will not be unreasonably denied. It also encourages the parties to share information through electronic or telephonic means.
“This MOU will go a long way in assisting our local and state organizations in providing representation to employees in small post offices and other facilities without a steward who physically works there,” said Director of Industrial Relations Mike Morris.