USPS – NPMHU Contract Interpretation Manual
ARTICLE 20 PARKING Section 20.1 Parking Program The existing parking program will remain in effect. Section 20.2 Security Recognizing the need for adequate security for employees in parking areas, and while en route to and from parking areas, the Employer will take reasonable steps, based on the specific needs of the individual location, to safeguard employee security, including, but not limited to, establishing liaison with local police authorities, requesting the assignment of additional uniformed police in the area, improving lighting and fencing, and, where available, utilizing mobile security force patrols. Article 20 requires the Postal Service to continue the existing parking program and to take reasonable steps to safeguard employee security in parking areas. The issue of the assignment of employee parking spaces is a proper subject for discussion during local implementation, pursuant to Article 30 (Section 30.2.Q). The intent of the provision of Article 30 (Section 30.2.Q) is to enable the parties to decide on the number of existing parking spaces, if any, which will be allocated to bargaining unit employees; it does not encompass the construction of new spaces. For example, local memoranda language may determine the number of existing spaces allocated, may assign spaces on a seniority or first-come, firstserved or other basis, and may provide for parking in other available spaces. Question: Currently, there is no free parking at the facility. Does management have to provide parking for its employees? Answer: No. The contract only provides that the existing parking program will remain in effect. Question: Where else is the assignment of employee parking spaces addressed? Answer: Under Item Q of the Local Memorandum of Understanding implemented pursuant to Article 30, the parties have a right to negotiate over the assignment of existing parking spaces to employees. Any language adopted in Item Q is enforceable in keeping with the terms of Article 30, provided that it is not inconsistent or in conflict with the National Agreement.
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