Third Interest Arbitration Summary

The seventh day of hearing began with an Article 32 subcontracting
presentation
and testimony on lack of input at earlier stages.  Local notification 
was
stressed as well.  Key testimony was presented by Special Assistant to 
the
President Phil Tabbita.

There was an Article 15 presentation and arbitration priority 
scheduling
discussed.

The two Maintenance Issues related to equipment specific work and 
promotions
based on Maintenance Installation Seniority were put on the record.  
Key
testimony was presented by Maintenance Director Jim Lingberg.

There was a presentation on the holiday issue and option to have the 
employees
paid or credit for annual leave.

There was a presentation on definition of an Installation and key 
testimony
was
presented by Clerk Director Cliff Guffey.

The eighth day of hearing began with Article 30 issue involving the 
USPS
challenge to Inconsistent and In Conflict to LMOU sections, a 
presentation on
continuation of many of the LMOU’s in the Collective Bargaining 
Agreement.,
and
the day ended with the APWU Expert Witness providing the cost to get to 
parity
with the NALC and the cost of some upgrades.

The next hearing date will be October 25, 2001.