Promotion Dispute Resolution Strategies

Summary

To effectively argue against your managers claims regarding improper promotion removal, focus on citing specific sections of the USPS, APWU, and JCIM handbooks that were violated. Request clarification by asking management to provide the exact policy text supporting their interpretation. Highlight any differential treatment compared to male colleagues and provide evidence of retaliation or union bias. If the union is biased, consider consulting an employment attorney for further guidance.

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No i need you to show me how to argue their responses
To effectively argue your manager's responses, you can use the following strategies:
*. Policy Violation:
- Cite specific handbook/manual sections showing their actions are against USPS, APWU, and JCIM guidelines.
- Example: "According to [specific section], promotions once awarded cannot be revoked without proper cause and notification."
*. Comparative Treatment:
- Highlight the differential treatment of male colleagues under similar conditions.
- Example: "A male MM retained his MPE promotion despite similar circumstances, showing gender bias in promotional decisions."
*. Lack of Transparency:
- Emphasize the improper notification and the non-posting of Promotion Eligibility Register (PER) scores.
- Example: "I was not officially informed of my removal, and the PER scores were not transparently posted, unlike previous instances."
*. Retaliation Evidence:
- Provide clear instances where you faced retaliation after raising concerns.
- Example: "After questioning my promotion removal, I was suddenly restricted from performing tasks I'd been doing for 52 days."
*. Union Bias:
- Show how the union supported other employees over you.
- Example: "The union actively helped another employee secure my position but failed to offer me fair representation."
These arguments should help you rebut your manager’s excuses effectively.
I have cited policy violations and they said they aren’t violating it. They say I’m interpreting it wrong
To counter their claim that you're interpreting policy wrong:
*. Policy Violation:
- Reiterate specific handbook/manual sections clearly stating the rules.
- Example: "Section [X] of the USPS handbook explicitly states that promotions cannot be revoked without proper cause and notification."
*. Seek Clarification:
- Ask them to provide the exact policy text they are referencing to argue their point.
- Example: "Could you please provide the specific sections and text that support your interpretation?"
*. Union Consultation:
- Engage an APWU representative to clarify the proper interpretation of the policies.
Would you like help drafting these questions or points?
the union is biased against me and helping management. They are interpreting in their favor
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To argue your manager's responses, continue to:
*. Policy Violation:
- Clearly cite sections from USPS, APWU, and JCIM handbooks.
- Example: "Section [X] mandates proper cause and notification before revoking promotions."
*. Seek Clarification:
- Request specific text from policies supporting their interpretation.
- Example: "Please provide the exact sections and text supporting your interpretation."
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