I look a lot worseOhhhhh really?!! Then you would get a call from the National Labor Relations Board for interfering with a union investigation. I give you the choice. I'm sure after that, all your sup buddies will,"Show me your hands". Trust me, I'm sure face to face, you wouldn't say jack.
you sound pretty scary
Supervisors Working Grievances on Behalf of Others
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104Feeder
Phoenix Feeder
Another important Steward function is being well-versed in the different Contracts & Supplements, as well as Memorandums of Understanding and some unconventional contracts such as Feeder work rules.
A lot of time can be spent correcting misinformation from well-meaning but misguided "experts" that might never have read the Contract(s) cover to cover. They might even quote language that while they believe it is in the Contract they cannot find it when pressed.
One common mistake is to not realize that Article 40 trumps all other agreements unless specifically stated (see Article 40, preamble). Another is failing to understand how language relates to the situation, both in the literal sense and it's intent. A good example is Article 40 (1)(j)(2) where a careful reading should have the understanding that a package driver being forced to work a Holiday such as the Day after Thanksgiving would be paid a the supplemental rate (overtime) but someone volunteering to work this day is paid straight time.
A lot of time can be spent correcting misinformation from well-meaning but misguided "experts" that might never have read the Contract(s) cover to cover. They might even quote language that while they believe it is in the Contract they cannot find it when pressed.
One common mistake is to not realize that Article 40 trumps all other agreements unless specifically stated (see Article 40, preamble). Another is failing to understand how language relates to the situation, both in the literal sense and it's intent. A good example is Article 40 (1)(j)(2) where a careful reading should have the understanding that a package driver being forced to work a Holiday such as the Day after Thanksgiving would be paid a the supplemental rate (overtime) but someone volunteering to work this day is paid straight time.
brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
Day after Thanksgiving is holiday pay plus double time.
This is a great point. And I agree.
#1 Article 40 is for air drivers only (you said drivers).
#2 Article 40 only supersedes language on the "same subject" (air drivers).
#3 There is a strategic reason for the use of vague language in a labor contract (known as gray area).
What part of the country do you work? What does your supplement say?
104Feeder
Phoenix Feeder
Southwest. The Western supplement is silent. Our package rider says "Article 36: Air Operation - , See National Master United Parcel Service Agreement Article 40 Air Operation" which is consistent with the Preamble for Article 40 in which it states that article supersedes all Supplements, Riders and Addenda unless specifically otherwise stated in Article 40.
