I have been a PSE for only about half a year, my current postmaster is trying to leave and all the Clerks in my office are hens. There’s a PTF position open 40 miles from me, and I’ve heard that if/when there’s a PTF position open at my main Post Office, if there’s a PTF from another office, it trumps me as a PSE regardless.
So I have these questions:
- I heard the wait time is no longer, can I apply for the PTF position in the other office?
- Would a PTF with a requested transfer from a different office trump me as the PSE from the office?
Basically, should I stay or should I go? And can I go? Also, my union rep is from my office, so I can’t trust him? Thanks!
First Name: Amanda
Last Name: Gray
Email: mpaanndiyc@gmail.com
Union/Local: APWU – Northland District
Union and NAME of Local/Branch
Lehigh Valley Area Local
Office held, if any
President
Email Address
akubat@lvapwu.org
Amanda,
I would still suggest you speak with your union rep in your office. If you’re are dead set against that you could try to contact the Local President, or Local Clerk Craft Director, as applicable.
Generally speaking, I would direct you to Section B of the Residual Vacancies memorandum in the back of the contract. It outlines a “pecking order” for filling PTF assignments.
The decision to leave your office or stay is a personal one that only you can make. We don’t know the climate, the people, or the inner workings of your office. Weigh all the options, the pros and the cons and make a well thought out decision. Good luck