Ps Form 8190 - Usps-Nalc Joint Step A Grievance Form Page 2
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2Instructions
If the initial Filing discussion between steward (and/or employee) and supervisor at Informal Step A does not resolve the
grievance, the union steward may appeal the grievance by:
Completing the "Informal Step A" section at the top of the form,
Obtaining the supervisor’s initials in Item 13, and
Forwarding the form to union and management Formal Step A representatives within 7 days of the discussion.
INFORMAL STEP A — NALC Shop Steward Completes This Section
Item
Explanation
1-9
Self-explanatory. All items are essential.
10
Enter the date when the event causing the grievance occurred or when the employee or union first became aware of
the event.
11
Enter the date the employee and/or the union first discussed the grievance with the immediate supervisor at
Informal Step A. This is the Step A filing date.
12a-b
Determine and indicate whether the grievant has filed an MSPB and/or EEO complaint on the same issue.
The supervisor’s printed name and initials confirm the date of the Informal Step A discussion.
13a
13b
The steward’s printed name and initials confirm the date of the Informal Step A discussion.
FORMAL STEP A — Formal Step A Parties Complete This Section
14
The USPS grievance number is assigned by computer.
15
Frame the issue statement in the form of a question. Examples: "Was there just cause for the letter of warning dated
2/15/2002 issued to the grievant for unsatisfactory work performance, and if not, what is the appropriate remedy?"
"Did management violate Article 8.5.G when the grievant was required to work overtime on 3/15/2002, and if so,
what is the appropriate remedy?" If discipline is involved, always indicate the type of discipline (letter of warning, 7-
day suspension, indefinite suspension, etc.) in the issue statement. Also, list specific contractual or handbook
provisions involved in the grievance.
Note: The union steward may write a suggested issue in Item 15 when appealing to Formal Step A. The parties at
Formal Step A are responsible for defining the issue as they see fit.
Note:
If the grievance is resolved at Formal Step A, skip to Item 20 and note there the principles of the agreement.
If the grievance is not resolved, complete Items 16 through 20.
16
Management and/or Union Representative: List all relevant facts not in dispute.
17
Union Representative: List any facts in dispute based on your understanding of the facts. Provide concise,
descriptive statements outlining the union’s position on the grievance.
18
Management Representative: List any facts in dispute based on your understanding of the facts. Provide concise,
descriptive statements outlining management’s position on the grievance.
19
Management Representative: Indicate remedy management is willing to offer.
Union Representative: Provide a specific statement of the remedy the union is requesting. Example: "The LOW
should be expunged from the record and the grievant made whole for all loss of wages, benefits, and rights."
Management and/or Union Representative: Note whether the case is resolved, withdrawn or not resolved. If
20
resolved, note the principles of the agreement.
21-22
Enter names, telephone numbers, signatures, and date form is completed.
8190
PS Form
, August 2002 (Page 2 of 2)
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