Article 37 Special Provisions NA2022
Article 37 Special Provisions[edit]
§ 37.1 Mail Handler Watchmen[edit]
Former mail handler watchmen, whose positions have been abolished, shall continue to be treated in accordance with the seniority, posting and reassignment provisions of this Agreement.
§ 37.2 Inspection of Lockers[edit]
The Employer agrees that, except in matters where there is reasonable cause to suspect criminal activity, a steward or the employee shall be given the opportunity to be present at any inspection of employees' lockers. For a general inspection where employees have had prior notification of at least a week, the above is not applicable.
§ 37.3 Local Distribution of Personnel Action Roster Notices[edit]
Copies of information bulletins, which contain notification of personnel changes and are currently posted on post office bulletin boards, will be given to the Mail Handlers Union on a regular basis.
§ 37.4 Energy Shortages[edit]
In the event of an energy crisis, the Employer shall make every reasonable attempt to secure a high priority from the appropriate Federal agency to obtain the fuel necessary for the satisfactory maintenance of postal operations. In such a case, or in the event of any serious widespread energy shortage, the Employer and the Union shall meet and discuss the problems and proposed solutions through the Labor-Management Committee provided in Article 38.
(The preceding Section, Article 37.4, shall apply to Mail Handler Assistant employees.)
§ 37.5 Local Policy on Telephones[edit]
The parties recognize that telephones are for official USPS business. However, the Employer at the local level shall establish a policy for the use of telephones by designated Union representatives for legitimate business related to the administration of this Agreement, subject to sound business judgment and practices.
§ 37.6 Fatigue[edit]
The subject of fatigue, as it relates to the safety and health of mail handler employees, is a proper subject for discussion in local Joint Labor-Management Safety and Health Committee meetings.
§ 37.7 Saved Grade Retention[edit]
An employee shall not lose Saved Grade by bidding on preferred duty assignments in the position and level assigned.