Ohio hgm -- " i started off with 4 routes at the start, but management started hiring more subs. 2 of my string routes were taken from me. there are still open routes in my office without primary sub. my question is, does management have to replace the routes i lost on my string since when i bidded on the position it had 4 routes, or am i just stuck with just 2 now? "
-- Be happy with two you still have and the ability to fill in where needed. You might even lose your PTF position altogether should manglement hire another sub, as PTF needs a minimum of two K routes.
-- As a PTF, you can only can have K routes added to your string.
-- And those K routes would have to be without a sub AND the regular had submitted the 120-Day notice, which would have had to expire without manglement hiring a sub for the K route.
-- While the PTF is entitled to the evaluation hours of the string, Step 4 ( P-125 ) appears to be limiting PTF to 40 hours per week, which would make a string of 5 routes a thing of the past ( IMHO ).