Formatting Memo 2.ii CIM v5 2021
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Workplace Free of Harassment
The National Postal Mail Handlers Union and the United States Postal Service are committed to providing employees with a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace. All employees must refrain from practicing or tolerating discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, uniformed (military) service, or in reprisal for an employee's complaint about or opposition to discrimination or participation in any process or proceeding designed to remedy discrimination. Employees who believe that they are victims of harassment should bring the situation to the attention of a supervisor, a manager, or the manager of Human Resources.
To achieve a workplace free of harassment, the parties agree to establish at the National Level a "Task Force on Preventing Harassment." The purpose of the Task Force is to explore the most effective methods to ensure employees are aware of Postal Service policies and procedures on harassment.
This Memorandum of Understanding may not be cited in the grievance process or used as the basis for a grievance. Nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding affects the right of employees to file a grievance under Article 2 of the National Agreement.
This MOU reinforces the parties’ commitment to providing employees with a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace free of discrimination and
harassment. The parties have agreed to establish a Task Force to explore the most effective methods to ensure all employees are aware of Postal
policies and procedures on harassment.
Question: Can a grievance be filed citing a violation of this MOU?
Answer: No, but nothing in this MOU affects the rights of employees to file a grievance under Article 2.