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 ATTENTION ALL POSTAL SUPPORT EMPLOYEES!
PSE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS AS NEGOTIATED BY THE APWU
Ron Suslak, President
First I’d like to welcome all of the Postal Support Employees (PSE’S) to the Queens Area Local, APWU. I’d like to emphasize the importance of contacting our Queens Area Local union representatives (located in your facility), when you have any questions or concerns. Any PSE member may also contact me at our Ozone Park office at (718) 845-8113. Through our union negotiations, we not only have upgraded the position of casual employee (without any protection or benefits) to a Postal Support Employee with limited benefits and union protection, we have more importantly provided you with a contractual pathway to a career appointment. Below is a brief summary of your wages and contractual entitlements.
Hourly Wages
PS Grade345678
12.24 12.63 14.01 14.89 15.83 16.17
Night Differential
Increased premium for working between 6PM to 6AM
PS Grade 345678
.92 .93 1.05 1.12 1.19 1.21
Contractual Wage Increases: 7% increase over life of contract
November 17, 2012, the hourly rates were increase by 2.0%.
November 16, 2013, the hourly rates shall be increased by 2.5% of the 2011 rates.
November 15, 2014, the hourly rates shall be increased by 2.5% of the 2011 rates.
(All percentage increases are applied to the wage rates in effect at the beginning of the contract.)
Work Hour Guarantee
Two hour work or pay when scheduled to report to work.
Higher level Pay for Higher Level Work
PSE’s compensated for type of work actually performed.
Enforcement of Overtime Provisions
Time and one-half of straight time rate in excess of 40 hours.
Annual Leave Accrual
1 hour for every 20 hours of work up to 4 hours accrual per pay period.
Unused Leave Cash In
Employees receive a lump sum payment for any earned leave during their break in service.
Job Security Provisions
Termination prior to expiration of term (other than lack of work) must be for cause. Must have a reason to fire and must be for cause. Must have a reason to fire and must have written notification. Just Cause can be challenged in the grievance procedures.
Re-appointment by Seniority
When separated due to lack of work, re-appointment will by by PSE seniority.
Holiday Scheduling Rights and Provisions
Pecking order in accordance with the Local MOU.
Health Benefits after One Year
After your first 360 day term you can sign up for health benefits. The Postal Service will make a contribution in the amount of 75% of the total premium for any PSE who selects the APWU Consumer Driven Health Plan of CDHP.
(At 2013 rates, coverage would cost $43.65 per biweekly pay period for Self only, or $98.20 per biweekly pay period for Self and Family. Rates may be adjusted yearly.)
The CDHP for Self and Family provides a $2,400.00 Personal Care Account (PCA) of which $800.00 may be used for dental or optical, with no deductible. Once the PCA is exhausted, members have access to co-insurance to protect against catastrophic occurrences, with an out-of-pocket ceiling.
Some routine and preventive care is covered in-network, at no charge to the PCA.
The CDHP for Self is similar, with a $1,200.00 PCA with $400.00 available for dental or optical.
Learn more about the APWU Consumer Driven Plan at apwuhp.com.
Vacation Choice
Preferred choice will be in accordance with the rules of the local MOU.
Representation in the Grievance Procedure
You have a right to file under the applicable articles relating to PSE employees. Note that not all articles apply to PSE’s.
Enforcement of the Family and Medical Leave Act
Once eligible for FMLA, your rights will be monitored and enforced by the Union. To be eligible, an employee needs 365 non-consecutive days of employment and 1250 work hours from the previous year.
Protection Under Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s)
Cannot be forced to use your personal vehicles while on the clock. Entitled to leave sharing, leave without pay, and leave provisions for blood and organ donations.
Enforcement of Rights under Workers Compensation
Protection if you are injured on the job.
Path to Career Job
Appointment to career jobs by seniority and qualification among PSE employees.
Preferential Career Appointments
Appointment to career positions prior to hiring new applicants.
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