APWU Maintenance Division Wins Arbitration Award Protecting Employees in ‘Pending Qualification’ Status

The decision strengthens the contractual protections of Maintenance Division workers, as it requires management to follow Article 12 procedures, including saved grade and retreat rights, rather than cancelling promotions to avoid negotiated safeguards.

APWU: USPS Decision on some PO-408 MPFR/Consolidation Studies

From: Charlie Cash <CCash@apwu.org> Sent: Monday, December 4, 2023 Subject: ANNOUNCING TODAY: POSTAL SERVICE DECISION ON SOME PO-408 MPFRS Importance: High All, Please see the attached email. I did not receive any attachments and I assume that some stand ups will be given. I have no additional documents at this time. The Postal Service is … Read more

USPS Eastern Area: All crafts on withholding for Excessing of Maintenance Employees

The Eastern Area has placed a withholding on all crafts for Excessing of Maintenance Employees from the Philadelphia and Norristown TriCounty Pennsylvania offices. USPS Notification – Philadelphia P&DC “Eastern Area is implementing the withholding provisions of Article 12.5 (B)(2) for all full-time regular Level 10 and below Maintenance Craft positions, all Level 7 and below … Read more