Article 8 - NALC JCAM 2022

Article 8 - NALC JCAM 2022

This podcast is about the “USPS and NALC JCAM 2022” document outlining the work hours, overtime rules, and scheduling procedures for letter carriers within the United States Postal Service. The document defines service weeks and days, distinguishes full-time and part-time employees, and outlines the overtime pay rate, penalty overtime rate, and out-of-schedule premium pay. It also explains different types of overtime lists (Overtime Desired List and Work Assignment List), mandatory overtime requirements, and the 12-hour and 60-hour work limitations. Finally, the text addresses Sunday premium payment and night shift differential pay and discusses guarantees for employees called in outside their regular schedules and wash-up time for employees who perform dirty work or work with toxic materials.

Article 7 - NALC JCAM 2022

This episode focuses on Article 7 of the 2019 National Agreement between the United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers. It defines employee classifications within the letter carrier craft, specifically addressing full-time, part-time regular, and part-time flexible letter carriers, as well as city carrier assistants (CCAs). The document also establishes limitations on the number of CCAs that can be hired and regulates the use of part-time flexible employees. Additionally, it outlines how cross-craft assignments can be made and details the process for maximizing full-time letter carrier positions. Finally, it covers the phased-out transitional employee classification and its impact on hiring and employment.

Article 6 - NALC JCAM 2022

Article 6 of the 2019-2022 National Agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) outlines the conditions under which a letter carrier may be laid off or subjected to a reduction in force. This agreement ensures that certain letter carriers, such as those employed prior to September 15, 1978, are protected from layoff for their entire career. Non-protected employees, such as those hired after September 15, 1978, may be laid off unless they have worked for the USPS continuously for at least six years. The agreement further defines the procedures and protections for layoff, including the order of layoff, seniority unit, and the right of recall for laid-off employees. It also addresses the specific rights of preference-eligible veterans and clarifies the role of City Carrier Assistants in layoff procedures.

Article 5 - NALC JCAM 2022

This broadcast focuses on Article 5 of the 2019-2022 National Agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the United States Postal Service. It focuses on the provisions regarding unilateral action by the employer, particularly in relation to changes in wages, hours, and working conditions. The text emphasizes the importance of Article 5, which prohibits the employer from making unilateral changes that violate the terms of the agreement or its legal obligations. It further delves into the concept of "past practice," which is defined as a consistent and accepted pattern of behavior between the employer and employees that can be used to interpret the agreement or create binding conditions of employment. The text outlines how past practices can be established, their various functions, and the process for changing them.

Article 4 - NALC JCAM 2022

This podcast is based on an excerpt from the 2019-2022 National Agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) outlines procedures for implementing technological and mechanization changes in the workplace. Specifically, it covers how both parties must notify the other about upcoming changes, the creation of a joint labor-management committee to address any disputes arising from these changes, and the requirement for management to offer new jobs to current employees if possible. It also discusses the process for providing rate protection for employees whose jobs are eliminated due to technological advancements.