2017 Joint Contract Interpretation Manual (JCIM)

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10 Exclusions Article 1-1 Definition APWU Bargaining Unit Article 1-2 New Positions Article 1-2 Supervisors Performing Bargaining Unit Work Emergencies 1-2204B Detail Express Mail 1-3 Article 2 Non-Discrimination and Civil Rights 2-1 GrievancesEEO Complaints Accommodation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing USPS Hiring Policy 2-2 Article 3 Management Rights 3-1 Emergency Situations Local Memorandum of Understanding Article 4 Technological and Mechanization Changes 4-1 Article & and Tech.