Contractor using Government Vehicle

[kcd4204]

Hey there. I was hoping someone could give me some direction on what to do to report an issue in my office. Our MPOO ordered our PM to send one of our LLVs to another station for a contractor to use on a POV route. How do I report this? I've experienced this in our district before and reported it to the OIG with no recourse. My union hasn't been any help either because the carriers are being compensated for waiting (I've made sure of that) and its basically a non issue to them. Is there anything I can do to get our vehicle back and get these guys to stop treating the contractors better than our own employees?

 

[Surprise!]

Your position on the issue is correct.

However, in this case I think you are spiting against the wind. To have Management and the union angry at you for the mild slap on the wrist they may get at worst may not be worth it.

We need new ways to fight.

 

[kcd4204]

Your position on the issue is correct.

However, in this case I think you are spiting against the wind. To have Management and the union angry at you for the mild slap on the wrist they may get at worst may not be worth it.

We need new ways to fight.

I just would like my fellow carriers to not have to wait on vehicles or be asked to take out vehicles that are barely functional instead of having our vehicle be used by a non-employee... it is crazy how they treat the contractors better than us.

They have also sent Subs home because we do not have enough vehicles but then again RCAs are required to have thier own vehicles so thats not a stick I can throw in the fight.

 

[blue_goose1348]

I just would like my fellow carriers to not have to wait on vehicles or be asked to take out vehicles that are barely functional instead of having our vehicle be used by a non-employee... it is crazy how they treat the contractors better than us.

They have also sent Subs home because we do not have enough vehicles but then again RCAs are required to have thier own vehicles so thats not a stick I can throw in the fight.

Contractors are required in their contract to provide their own vehicle just as RCA's are. Disparate treatment comes to mind, maybe mention it to the DR. Maybe also contact OIG for irresponsible handling of Postal funds by the postmaster.

 

[neciat]

There is also the issue of whether the contract carrier has been trained on the LLV. The liability is bad enough when a carrier WHO IS certified on LLV / Govt. Vehicle/ right hand drive is involved in an incident let alone a carrier who IS NOT.