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THE POWER OF USING PS FORM 3996
By Berkeley Chief Steward Liz Corriea
Hey brothers and sisters just wanted to remind you of your responsibility to fill out a PS Form 3996 correctly. The instructions on how to fill it out properly are listed on the back page of the form.
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Any time you feel your route needs overtime, you should always ask for a PS Form 3996. You should never be denied this form, However, you could be denied the overtime. In the event that you are denied a PS Form, please notify your Shop Steward immediately. If you are denied the overtime, you must call back and ask for further instructions, and upon return to the office, update that PS Form 3996, to reflect what happened.
I’ve seen so many PS Form 3996, that are completely filled out improperly. But you’re not alone, I find that management doesn’t fill their section of the PS Form 3996 out properly either. Some supervisors have been taking upon themselves to change the look of the PS Form 3996, and even go so far as to fill out some of the sections that are to be filled out by you. This is also some of your office time, being taken away from you, so be aware. Educate yourself on how to fill this form out properly, this will allow you to get into the habit of doing what’s right, as well as understanding this form.
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Unfortunately, there hasn’t been much improvement at Berkeley DDU where we are still struggling to keep PTFs here in this office Not sure why, but being overworked is probably the biggest issue, as well as the way they are being treated. This is happening in most of the other Berkeley offices too.
Berkeley also struggles to be organized By now you would have thought it should be getting better, but that’s yet to be seen. I am trying to be hopeful that there are better days to come our way, when no one has to be mandated to work there SDO’s.
I feel Berkeley management doesn’t understand our contract very well, and tends to go by their own rules. This is why there are so many violations, and grievances in Berkeley, and at this rate, we Shop Stewards will be very busy. I am keeping this short until the next time, take care my union brothers and sisters.
