Membership FYI

Q) Why have clerks been instructed that they do not have to record parcel counts?
A) Parcels are now being counted by the number of Arrival at Unit Scans plus 8% (to account for parcels without a barcode). It is very important that we make these scans so we receive credit for all the parcels. I will be inquiring about what happens if the scanners malfunction and we lose these scans.

Q) What is the contract provision when I am instructed to change my schedule at management’s request?
A) LMOU Item 21.F requires an employee to work their bid as posted and management does not have the right to displace you from your duty assignment and backfill it with a junior employee, PSE or someone on a full tour of overtime. JCIM Art. 8, page 5 requires management to notify the employee the Wednesday preceding the service week in which management wishes to temporarily change an employee’s schedule for management’s convenience. Out of schedule (50%) is paid for all hrs. an employee works outside their regular schedule at the request of management. If timely notice is not given then overtime is paid and if you end tour before your regular end tour then you are entitled to Guarantee time. Remember that if you change your schedule for your convenience a PS 3189 (Change of Schedule) must be signed by you, your supervisor and a union steward. Permanent changes to your schedule must be in writing.

Q) What is the requirement for working overtime in conjunction with approved leave?
A) JCIM Article 8, page 8 states “Normally employees, including those on the OTDL, that have annual leave immediately preceding and/or following their N/S days will not be required to work overtime on their off days. However, employees may notify their supervisors in writing of their availability. Please note it must be in writing – verbally is not acceptable.

Q) What is the requirement for working overtime in conjunction with approved leave?
A) JCIM Article 8, page 8 states “Normally employees, including those on the OTDL, that have annual leave immediately preceding and/or following their N/S days will not be required to work overtime on their off days. However, employees may notify their supervisors in writing of their availability. Please note it must be in writing, verbally is not acceptable.

Q) Can non-scheme qualified clerks including PSE’s be utilized to distribute mail utilizing alpha-numeric charts and the PASS machine.
A) Yes, on straight time after maximizing the clerks on the OTDL who have a scheme requirement/qualification remembering mail availability. JCIM Art. 37, page 5. Yes, on overtime after OTDL is maximized utilizing scheme clerks first, non-scheme clerks second and the mail is available.

Report all violations and always remember – When, what, why, who and how when writing a statement. Ask your steward questions, read your contract, make proper operational moves, do not make deals with management at the expense of your co-worker, take your breaks/lunches within 6 hours, record all customer visits in the POS machines and make your scans etc.

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