C94N-4C-C C97083131

NALC Branch 100 – 252-C-97

Arbitrator:  Colman R. Lalka

Date:  5/4/00

Issue:  Did the Postal Service violate the parties Labor Agreement by taking 1 ½ to 2 months to complete and forward grievants CA-7 to O.W.C.P.?  If so, what is the remedy?

UNION POSITION:

     The grievant filled out a CA-7 for a payment of over $39,000.00.  Management violated ELM 545.14 by not completing and sending the CA-7 within a timely fashion.

MANAGEMENT’S POSITION:    

     Management claims that there was a backlog and other CA-7’s for back pay were given preference.  They also said that the amount of money and records to go through were extensive.

AWARD:

     The Postal Service is to pay the grievant the applicable federal rate for the number of days encompassing February 11, 1997 through March 31, 1997 on the above stated amount.