"...The APWU has won a major national arbitration decision protecting the rights of Maintenance Craft employees. On August 13, Arbitrator Margo R. Newman ruled that positions awarded to promoted employees who are in “pending qualification” (PQ) status to receive additional training are not vacant duty assignments and therefore cannot be unilaterally reverted by the Postal Service. The decision strengthens the contractual protections of Maintenance Division workers, as it requires management to follow Article 12 procedures, including saved grade and retreat rights, rather than cancelling promotions to avoid negotiated safeguards.
“This decision is a major victory for the Maintenance Division and the APWU crafts as a whole. ..."
Coast Guard to get $2,000 one-time ‘devotion to duty’ payment
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Article Title: Coast Guard to get $2,000 one-time ‘devotion to duty’
payment Article Excerpt: "...The amount Coasties will receive is $224 more
than other ...