Arbitrator Brogan's Decision in Update MOU Dispute

  Arbitrator Brogan's Decision in Update MOU Dispute

"...National Arbitrator Maggie Brogan's decision in the RI-399 dispute concerning application of paragraph 10(a) - the "unless'' clause - of the 2018 Update MOU. Click here for PDF. ...One of the local jurisdictional practices that was inconsistent with a National-level craft determination was the Automated Flat Sorting Machine, the AFSM 100, as enhanced in 2006 with automatic induction and automatic tray handling (Al/ A THS). A 2006 National-level craftdetermination by the Postal Service assigned the primary jurisdiction of the feed station to the clerk craft, the primary jurisdiction of the load and prep stations to the mail handler craft, and the primary jurisdiction of the employee operating the A THS to the mail handler craft. Notwithstanding that determination, there were a number of places where the clerks continued to perform the prep station work assigned to the Mail Handler craft. Accordingly, when inventories were created... "

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USPS Issues Craft Determination, High Output Parcel Sorter (HOPS)

  USPS Issues Craft Determination, High Output Parcel Sorter (HOPS)

" RE: Craft Determination, High Output Parcel Sorter (HOPS) PDF

We enclose a copy of an August 18, 2023 letter, just received in the National Office, that sets forth the Postal Service’s determination of craft jurisdiction for employees operating the High Output Parcel Sorter (HOPS). The HOPS processes machinable packages up to 25 pounds and a size up to 15”x18”x22. The HOPS is currently deployed in several facilities throughout the country and will be installed in many of the RPDC that are being planned.

As set forth in the attached letter, the Postal Service has determined that all jurisdictional assignments on the HOPS will be awarded to the Mail Handler craft except for the function of Keying or Facing on the Reject Lane.

The National Office will begin the process of disputing the craft jurisdiction awarded to the Clerk craft through the RI-399 Update MOU.

Should you have any questions about this letter or its implementation in any particular facility, please contact the National CAD. Please note that, as stated in the USPS letter, any HOPS machine that currently is operational should be adjusting assignments, if necessary, within 90 days from the August 18, 2023 date of the USPS letter, and this jurisdictional determination will go into effect no sooner than 45 days from the August 18, 2023 date of the USPS letter.

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Reference: www.npmhu.org via NPMHU Local 317