Category: Local 232 News
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The Safe Zone – October, 2025
October is National Fire Safety Month. Here are a few reminders: It is always better to be proactive rather than reactive. It is best to alleviate hazards during non-emergency times as opposed to times of chaos. Take time now to evaluate conditions and pre-plan your actions. The reality is that…
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Citygate: “Letter of Directive” Rescinded at Step 3
If you were denied leave, denied LWOP, and/or denied a revised schedule because of the plant manager’s policies, contact your steward immediately or contact us here! We need to know if you were impacted and whether we need to seek a remedy for you or not. On 6/6/2025, Plant Manager…
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The Safe Zone – September 2025
The Credibility Gap – Promised one thing, but reality presents another. The credibility gap refers to a lack of confidence in the promises made by entities, or public figures. It references a discrepancy between official statements and what really happens. It deals with expectations and why those expectations exist and…
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6th Circuit Court rules against USPS’ Intermittent FMLA Policies
Editor’s Note: This ruling is significant, especially since our Local here in Ohio is under the jurisdiction of the 6th Circuit Court, meaning that this should be precedent-setting and binding here for us. To summarize: When your doctor certifies your approved absences per week, per month, etc. – this is…
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Maintenance Division Wins Arbitration Award Protecting Employees in ‘Pending Qualification’ Status
From APWU.org. The APWU has won a major national arbitration decision protecting the rights of Maintenance Craft employees. On August 13, Arbitrator Margo R. Newman ruled that positions awarded to promoted employees who are in “pending qualification” (PQ) status to receive additional training are not vacant duty assignments and therefore cannot…
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Rerun Election Results
The Rerun Election results are in! Xaviare Reed was elected President, Rick Farrell was elected Vice President, and Tammy Savage was elected Secretary-Treasurer.