The Charlotte Area Local web site is intended to keep the membership updated on local issues and important national issues. However, we are unable to update our web site with all the relevant national issues. Please make sure to visit http://www.apwu.org/index2.htm for updates on national APWU issues and visit the AFL-CIO web site  http://www.aflcio.org/ for updates on issues affecting working people.

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The parties at the national level have signed off on the Lead Clerk job description and Q&As associated with the Lead Clerk.

leadclerk.pdf

A national level arbitrator has ruled that the postal service violated the CBA when it refused to accept any documentation for FMLA absences other than the WH-380. The ruling aloows employees to utilize any format as long as the required information is provided.

fmla.pdf

On April 17, 2012 members of the Charlotte Area Local picketed at the Downtown station and the picket was picked up by four television stations. Thanks to those who took the time to come out and protect our jobs and the postal service.

Here is the link to the NTFT Questions & Answers. There will be 4x10 NTFT duty assignments on the next posting and you should be aware of all the rules regarding leave and overtime.

ntft.pdf

President LeRoy Moyer, Assistant Clerk Director Tony Wilson and T-1 FTS Victor Neal had the opportunity to watch the arrival of Air Force One at the Charlotte airport. President Obama took the time to walk over and shake our hands and say hello to folks upon his arrival. There are more photos in the Photo Gallery.