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Which employees are recognized by the Employer as part of the bargaining unit?
Which employees are recognized by the Employer as part of the bargaining unit?
What is excluded from the bargaining unit?
What is excluded from the bargaining unit?
Which of the following facilities are excluded from this Agreement?
Which of the following facilities are excluded from this Agreement?
What is the scope of this Agreement?
What is the scope of this Agreement?
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What is the reason for the exclusion of certain employees from the bargaining unit?
What is the reason for the exclusion of certain employees from the bargaining unit?
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Which employees are considered part of the bargaining unit?
Which employees are considered part of the bargaining unit?
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What is the basis for the recognition of the Union as the exclusive bargaining representative?
What is the basis for the recognition of the Union as the exclusive bargaining representative?
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Which facilities are included in this Agreement?
Which facilities are included in this Agreement?
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When must a newly created position be assigned to a national craft unit?
When must a newly created position be assigned to a national craft unit?
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Under what circumstances can supervisors perform bargaining unit work at post offices with 100 or more bargaining unit employees?
Under what circumstances can supervisors perform bargaining unit work at post offices with 100 or more bargaining unit employees?
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What is the primary limitation on supervisors performing bargaining unit work in offices with less than 100 bargaining unit employees?
What is the primary limitation on supervisors performing bargaining unit work in offices with less than 100 bargaining unit employees?
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What is the purpose of notifying the Union regarding assignments made under the provision of newly created positions?
What is the purpose of notifying the Union regarding assignments made under the provision of newly created positions?
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What is the primary difference between Section 6.A and Section 6.B?
What is the primary difference between Section 6.A and Section 6.B?
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Why are supervisors prohibited from performing bargaining unit work in most cases?
Why are supervisors prohibited from performing bargaining unit work in most cases?
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Study Notes
Contract Structure
- A standard contract consists of three main parts: front, body, and back
- The front of the contract includes:
- Title
- Introductory clause
- Recitals
- Lead-in
- In longer contracts, the front may also include:
- Cover sheet
- Table of contents
- Index of definitions
Frontloading
- Frontloading refers to the practice of placing selected provisions from the body of a commercial contract at the top of the contract
Union Recognition
- The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive bargaining representative of certain employees in the bargaining unit.
Terms of Agreement
- The applicable provisions of Article 30 and other Articles contain the exclusive terms and conditions of employment for part-time flexible rural carriers, substitutes, rural carrier associates, rural carrier relief employees, and auxiliary rural carriers.
Exclusions from Agreement
- The Agreement does not apply to:
- Managerial and supervisory personnel
- Professional employees
- Employees engaged in personnel work in other than a purely non-confidential clerical capacity
- Security guards as defined in Public Law 91-375, 1201 (2)
- All Postal Inspection Service employees
- All other bargaining unit craft employees
Facility Exclusions
- The Agreement does not apply to employees who work in facilities that are not engaged in customer service and mail processing, including:
- Headquarters
- Area Offices
- Information Service Centers
- William F. Bolger Center for Leadership Development
- Technical Training Center
- Field Centers
- Material Distribution Centers
- Mail Equipment Shops
- Mail Transport Equipment Centers/Repair Centers
Definition and Applicability
- The Agreement applies to all employees covered by Section 1 at all present and subsequently acquired installations, facilities, and operations of the Employer, wherever located.
New Positions
- Each newly created position shall be assigned to the national craft unit most appropriate for such position within 30 days after its creation.
- The Union shall be notified promptly regarding assignments made under this provision.
Performance of Bargaining Unit Work
More than 100 Bargaining Unit Employees
- Supervisors are prohibited from performing bargaining unit work at post offices with 100 or more bargaining unit employees, except:
- In an emergency
- For the purpose of training or instruction of employees
- To assure the proper operation of equipment
- To protect the safety of employees
- To protect the property of the U.S. Postal Service
Less than 100 Bargaining Unit Employees
- In offices with less than 100 bargaining unit employees, supervisors are prohibited from performing bargaining unit work, except:
- As enumerated in Section 6.A.1 through 5 above
- When the duties are included in the supervisor’s position description
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Description
Learn about the three main parts of a standard contract, including the front, body, and back. Understand the concept of frontloading and its importance in commercial contracts.
