In accordance with the provisions of Article 15, Section 2 and 4 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the American Postal Workers Union is initiating a Step 4 dispute over the Postal Service obligation, pursuant to Article 32, Section 1 .C of the National Agreement, to furnish the Union at the local level notification of subcontracting of bargaining unit work at their respective installation(s). The issues and facts involved in this dispute are as follows: By letter dated February 27, 2008, the APWU notified the Postal Service that there has been an increase in grievance activity involving management's refusal and failure to provide the Union at the local level notification of subcontracting. The APWU was seeking USPS Headquarters assistance and requested that corrective action be immediately taken to ensure that management comply with its obligation pursuant to Article 32, Section 1.C of the National Agreement to furnish the Union at the local level notification of subcontracting of bargaining unit work at their respective installation(s). In addition, the purpose of the letter was to determine if there is a disagreement between the parties regarding management's obligation pursuant to Article 32, Section 1.C.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement