In the Matter of the Arbitration between
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
and
NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS
UNION, Local 332
Case No:  E94M-1E-C98094100
Before:  Charles E. Krider, Arbitrator
Hearing Held:  February 26, 1999
Award Issued:  May 12, 1999
Appearances:  For the Postal Service:  Frank W. Taylor, Labor Relations Specialist
                       For the Union:  Tom DeGarlais, Administrative Vice President
Issue:  Did the Postal Service violate Article 7.1B of the National Agreement by using casuals on tour 1 following the abolishment of five positions on November 8, 1997?  If so, what is the appropriate remedy?
Award:  The grievance is sustained.  The Postal Service is directed to cease and desist from using casuals on tour 1 in lieu of regular or part-time employees.  Within 45 days the Postal Service is to use casual employees on tour 1 only as a limited term supplemental workforce.  The amount of compensation to be paid the mail handler craft is remanded to the parties.  The arbitrator retains jurisdiction for 90 days in order to resolve any disputes over the amount of compensation to be paid.