Non-career RCA "on call"

[unknowner]

I'm looking for some help please... I'm a Non-career RCA and I was recently in an accident (at work) and currently on restricted/light duty.. I've had a lot of issues with our supervisor/acting PO that is too long of a story to go into now...
My question is if there is somewhere (handbook, manual) that states that as a Non-career RCA I'm considering to always be on an "on call" status. I've looked all over but I can't find it anywhere.
I've been told this by her so I'm looking for some verification or some type of guidelines of how must notice there should be. I'm hoping someone knows where this is

 

[Windindaface]

Some info in handbook EL-307 section 542.
As an RCA you are always on call. If the accident falls within in your 90 day and you are at fault it's possible you could be fired. I doubt this action will be taken because they DESPERATLEY need warm bodies on the roads to deliver.
Your doctor should write you a note to present to management as what you are able to do when called or scheduled. There is no notice to management window frame. Whoopsies happens to any of us at any given moment and yours was on the job.
Ask them to cite something.

 

[unknowner]

No my restrictions aren't the issue - I go through an occupational health provider and I have all the proper documentation for that.

But what you said... "As an RCA you are always on call" .. why?? Thats what I'm looking for in a handbook or manual.
Where it explains it in detail, or even mentions that.

 

[Windindaface]

The RCA job description from publication 181....Dated 2007..
Variable Work Hours
As an RCA, you will replace a regular rural carrier on his or her scheduled day off (primarily Saturday), on vacation, or on other leave. Work hours will vary depending on the office and route to which you are assigned. You must be willing to work weekends and some holidays and be available for on-call employment. You may be assigned to other carriers' routes, increasing the number of hours you work.

 

[DB.Cooper]

I think I read something, somewhere... it was describing the position and said something about being lower than whale $#!+ on the ocean floor... let me check around and see if I can find the reference for that...

 

[Bud Budderly]

Follow this link and click "download":

rca-not-required-to-wait-by-phone

And then there's Article 30.2.M:

"In addition to the provisions of Article 16, the following actions shall constitute just cause for removal of rural carrier associates: repeated unavailability for work, failure to maintain the regular schedule within reasonable limits, delay of mail, and failure to perform satisfactorily in the office."

 

[btdtret]

unknower -- "Non-career RCA always "on call""

-- As "Windindaface" posted "Ask them to cite something."

-- Take it a step further and ask to see the manual / handbook / or what ever they are citing from.

" I was recently in an accident (at work) and currently on restricted/light duty. "

-- Give manglement their own personal copy of your restrictions and high-lite them (the restrictions, not manglement, though it might be tempting.)

-- When called, what is manglement having you do? Something against your restriction(s)?

-- Continued static from manglement may require a visit from your Assistant District Representative, if you don't have an office steward.

-- Print out the info from the link that "Bud Budderly" provided. Let the ADR or steward give a copy to manglement with the "There is no requirement for RCA's to be on standby or to wait by the phone to be called-in to work" section high-lited.

-- Have you completed your probationary period ( 90-work days or 1 calendar year )?

 

[PostalServiceEmployeeNewman]

Just dont anseer the phone

 

[Morty]

I worked for a contractor in my RCA days. We commuted together to the big city for work. By the time i got the call, i was an hour drive away.

They would call, and id say im in the city. Can you get here? I got no car...never got fired, yet.