USPS OIG Report: Springfield, MO, P&DC Grievances

Objective Our objective was to review and assess grievances paid from October 1, 2017, through March 31, 2021, at the Springfield, MO, Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC). The Postal Service defines a grievance as a dispute, difference, or disagreement between parties or a complaint lodged by a party regarding wages, hours, or conditions of employment….

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APWU: Corrected Article 37.3.A.1 Creation of New Duty Assignments

From: Lamont Brooks <lbrooks@apwu.org> Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2020 To: APWU National Officers Subject: Corrected Article 37.3.A.1 Creation of New Duty Assignments Very High Importance It is imperative, especially in function one, that locals file grievances utilizing MDAT, arguing for the creation of brand new duty assignments. You should request (1) PSEs and the (2)…

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One-time purge of Letters of Warning in the new APWU contract

The parties agree that there will be a one-time purge of Official Disciplinary Letters of Warning from the personnel folders of all employees represented by the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO. To qualify to be purged, a Letter of Warning must meet the following conditions: 1. An issue date prior to the effective date of…

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Talking Grievances with Bill Lewis: An online series of successful grievance Ideas

Time after time I see good arguments lost by the steward by failing to raise the argument during the grievance process. I am sharing some experience to help the steward to be successful in the defending the grievant. Certain steps should be taken when investigating a removal/discipline. During your investigation you should focus on certain…

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USPS OIG: Grievance Payout Costs in the South Florida District

Audit Report – SM-AR-14-006 – 06/11/2014 BACKGROUND: The U.S. Postal Service has about 490,000 career employees, most of whom are covered by collective bargaining agreements with the four major postal unions. The National Labor Relations Act gives employees and unions the right to file grievances, which are disputes between an employer and employee or unions…

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APWU-USPS Grievance Moratorium Letter for 2014 Biennial Convention

via Tony D. McKinnon, Sr. Director, Industrial Relations May 5, 2014 Extension of Time Limits on Grievances and Appeals to Arbitration that would expire between July 14, 2014 through August 1, 2014 Enclosed you will find confirmation on the agreement reached with the Postal Service regarding time limit extensions for all grievances and appeals to…

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