Acts and threats of violence in the workplace are on eof the most
serious and frustrating problems facing the Postal Service and it
employees. There were over 2,000 reported cases of workplace
violence in teh Postal Service in 1992. These incidnets seriously
impact the reputation, credibility and morale of the Postal Service and
its 750,000 employees. In the past the Postal Service has been
inconsistent in the handling of these behavioral issues, and that has
caused not only a problem for managers, but in many cases, a graeter
problem for the employees who are forced to work in an atmosphere of
fear and frustration.
Effective immediately we wish to make absolutely clear to all employees
that our policy on acts and threats of violence are as follows:
THERE
WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE OF
ACTS OR THREATS OF VIOLENCE
IN OUR WORKPLACE
This includes, but is not limited to:
Any act of physical violence
Any actual, implied or vieled threat,
made seriously or in jest
Any type of vulgar language which would
lead to a hostile workplace
In order to protect the overwhelming majority of excellent employees,
we are giving fair warning to that very, very small minority of
individuals inclined towards violence. Each and every act or
threat of violence from this day forward will elicit an immediate and
firm response that could, depending on the severity of the incident,
include removal from the Postal Service.
No on e wants to work in an atmosphere of fear and intimidation.
It is in the interesd of both Labor and Management to have a violence
free environment. We will do whatever it takes to provide that
environment.
We ask for your support oand understanding concerning the enforcement
of our Zero Tolerence Policy.
It is designed to provide you with a workplace in which you can feel
safe and secure. You deserve no less!
(Signed )
(Signed )
(Signed )
Stephen Johnson
Samuel Ruden
Laura Comingore
District Manager
Plant Manager
Manager
Customer Service/Sales P&DC
REC
Salt Lake City District Salt Lake City
District Salt Lake City District
