Episode 2: Deems Desirable

Prior to the Labor Day Holiday 2023 the Wallingford Station Manager called in selected City Letter Carriers without Union Representation and proceeded to intimidate by telling them the were “DEEMS DESIRABE” threatening them with Disciplinary Action if they took any time off during the holiday.

Grievance Case Files for Download

ELM 513 SELM 513 Sick Leave Documentation Deems Desirable — The Only Basis for Deems

RFI Deems Desirable — Word Document — Submit This RFI

Manage/Supervisor Deems Desirable — Word Document — Detailed Manager Interview

Carrier Interview Deems Desirable — Word Document Detailed Carrier Interview

Simple Step B Decision — Everything You Need -- Short and Simple

More Detailed Arbitration Decision — Include in Any Deems Grievances

Managment Instructions

M00704 Notify Carriers of Pattern of Sick Leave Abuse

M01597 Management Must Follow All Leave Instructions

M00002 Notify of Restricted Sick Leave

M01629 No Diagnosis Required

Postal Intructions Handling Carrier Medical Records

Reference Materials

Deems Desirable Contract Talk Download Article

Deems Desirable Union Times Download Article