Didn't make truck dispatch
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gotstamps
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Not listed in so many words. Article 30.2.Q is on “additional duties” which is where this falls under.
Lynnie789 -- "Office is under new management. OIC told me today that if I didn't make the truck dispatch I would have to transport my outgoing mail to the nearest city myself. I would like to know if this is true, as it has never been said to me before. Thanks for any help."
-- When given such an order by manglement, politely ask for it in writing.
-- RCA's can be ordered to do it, but not regulars. Also politely ask for manglement's reference.
-- If a regular, try citing Article 30.1.P -- A regular rural carrier shall not be required to serve all or any part of any rural route OTHER THAN HIS OR HER ASSIGNED ROUTE except as provided in ELM, Section 546 ( not applicable here ). ( Most regular carriers don't have a plant on their assigned route )
-- When given such an order by manglement, politely ask for it in writing.
-- RCA's can be ordered to do it, but not regulars. Also politely ask for manglement's reference.
-- If a regular, try citing Article 30.1.P -- A regular rural carrier shall not be required to serve all or any part of any rural route OTHER THAN HIS OR HER ASSIGNED ROUTE except as provided in ELM, Section 546 ( not applicable here ). ( Most regular carriers don't have a plant on their assigned route )
callofthewild
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My head out office....does it right.......... and to my knowledge has NEVER missed a dispatch...........they either hold the truck or the PM takes dispatch to the hub. If a clerk or carrier takes the dispatch to the hub.........it is a PAID event.........both mileage and time.
The Intermediate office I work out of..........misses dispatch EVERY SATURDAY.......AND that PM doesn't care...........so I guess it is where you work.
The Intermediate office I work out of..........misses dispatch EVERY SATURDAY.......AND that PM doesn't care...........so I guess it is where you work.
Bud Budderly
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Here's your reference:
last-dispatch-missed
If an an RCA and you're in an LLV office make sure they pay you for the entire time it takes for the return trip back to the office to clock out. Not sure how it works in a POV office. Some managers use this as a threat to get carriers to work faster to cover their own inability to hire subs, set realistic starting times and manage the mail on heavy workload days. Don't fall into that trap; make them feel the pain of their own incompetence even if means doing your job in efficient, safe manner with a 30-minute break included. If you rush around trying to make dispatch and get injured or into an accident they will throw you under the bus.
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wamailmom
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No truer words have ever been spoken....
They can do it (as long as it doesn't make you work over 12 hours). But you get paid time and mileage for your trip to the plant and back to the post office to clock out.
I did it once and after I had to be paid for 30 miles and over an hour of my time I haven't had to do it again.
I did it once and after I had to be paid for 30 miles and over an hour of my time I haven't had to do it again.
charlie
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Ha....Take the money and run.....Mileage and time.....Drive 10 mph below the speed limit (you are a safe driver you know). Wherever they send you, ask for a receipt round stamped with the time you dropped it off to prove you'd done your job(you dedicated employee you)... This should take another 15 minutes... Don't run ANY yellow lights ( you are a safe driver) this should get you a few more minutes.. Enjoy the ride and the extra pay...
This is easy money....
This is easy money....
