| You will find the most Frequently Asked Questions on this page, however, if you still find your question is unanswered at the bottom of this page, then you are welcomed to submit your question which will be answered in a timely manner. |
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| 1. How do I contact our Union? 2. How long do I have to file a grievance? 3. What is the normal procedure to address a dispute at work? 4. Can I file my own grievance? 5. How far in advance does management have to post a schedule before a holiday? 6. When do the vacation picks have to be finalized? 7. What is the maximum annual leave carry over? 8. If I retire what is the maximum annual leave I can have on my terminal (last) check? 9. Where can I get information on FMLA? 10. If I feel a supervisor is harassing me, should I file a grievance or an EEO complaint? (A co-worker?) 11. How do I get a schedule change? 12. What is a non-pay status? 13. What is the difference between abolishment and reversion of a duty assignment? 14. What is meant by the term “currently qualified?” 15. What do I do if a Postal Inspector approaches me? 16. Who do I contact if I think something illegal is being done at my post office? 17. What form do I use to report an unsafe working condition? |
| How do I contact our Union? Call (443) 955-4935 Back to Top |
| How long do I have to file a grievance? You have fourteen days from the incident– the date that you think your rights were violated. Because the Union has only 14 days to file a grievance, it’s important that you see a Union steward as quickly as possible. This gives the Union steward time to investigate, prepare, and present the grievance to management. Back to Top |
| What is the normal procedure to address a dispute at work? You should request a union steward from your supervisor so when you address the dispute your union steward is with you. Back to Top |
| Can I file my own grievance? Yes at Step 1 only. If denied the union must represent you and appeal the grievances to other Steps of the grievance procedure. Back to Top |
| How far in advance does management have to post a schedule before a holiday? Schedule shall be posted as of the Tuesday preceding the service week in which the holiday falls. Back to Top |
| When do the vacation picks have to be finalized? Sign up procedures are in your Local Memorandum of Understanding. Or if there is no local memorandum, then the normal procedure would be what was done the year before. Back to Top |
| What is the maximum annual leave carry over? 440 hours Back to Top |
| If I retire what is the maximum annual leave I can have on my terminal (last) check? 440 hours. Back to Top |
| Where can I get information on FMLA? Ask your supervisor, your steward or check the FMLA pamphlet mailed to your home by the National APWU. Another source is the Department of Labor. Back to Top |
| If I feel a supervisor is harassing me, should I file a grievance or an EEO complaint? (A co-worker?) If you feel a supervisor is harassing you, file a grievance and an EEO complaint against him or her. If you feel a co-worker is harassing you, file an EEO against management for allowing the situation and file a grievance against management for allowing the situation. Back to Top |
| How do I get a schedule change? Ask your supervisor for Form 3189, Request for Temporary Schedule Change, complete the form and give it to your steward. Back to Top |
| What is a non-pay status? A non-pay status is leave without pay (LWOP). Back to Top |
| What is the difference between abolishment and reversion of a duty assignment? Reversion means doing away with a vacant bid. Abolishment means doing away with an occupied bid, which results in a full-time regular becoming unassigned. Back to Top |
| What is meant by the term “currently qualified?” “Currently Qualified” means possessing a live record on all of the qualifications for a posted duty assignment, including scheme and/or ability to key at the appropriate speed and accuracy on the appropriate keyboard, such that the employee can assume the posted duties of the duty assignment without the need for a deferment period. Back to Top |
| What do I do if a Postal Inspector approaches me? You should immediately ask for a Union representative. Back to Top |
| Who do I contact if I think something illegal is being done at my post office? Contact: Inspector General’s Office 1735 N. Lynn St. Arlington, VA 22209 (888) 877-7644 Back to Top |
| What form do I use to report an unsafe working condition? Use form 1767 to report unsafe working conditions and equipment. Back to Top |