How many hours do PSE clerks work?
As a PSE, you are expected to work over 8 hours just about every day, no exceptions, especially on holidays. You end up doing the most physically demanding tasks that career employees don’t necessarily want to perform. You can also expect to be moved from one shift to another, with only a one day prior notice.
Can a PSE clerk transfer?
USPS has been allowing PSE clerks to transfer to another installation. USPS has involuntarily moved PSE clerks from one installation to another.
What holidays do PSE clerks get paid for?
PSEs receive the following 6 paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. PSEs who work on a holiday will have the option to have their annual leave balance credited with annual leave or receive holiday pay.
How many consecutive days can a PSE work?
360 days
ANSWER: PSE term of employment is not to exceed 360 days and is based on operational need. There is no intent to separate a PSE for more than 5 days to disallow health benefits.
Can PSE become career employee?
The Postal Service has informed the APWU of the date that Postal Support Employees (PSEs) who have been employed in 125 workyear or larger offices for more than 2.5 years (30 months) will be converted to career status.
Do PSE clerks get raises?
The five pay increases the PSEs receive included three general increases of 2.3%, 2.1%, 2.0%, and two additional increases of 20 cents each (PSEs do not receive COLA). Overall, a Level 6 PSE received a total of $2.07 per hour during the current contract. Any future pay increases will be based on the next contract.
Do PSE clerks get overtime?
PSEs shall be paid overtime for work performed only after eight (8) hours on duty in any one service day or forty (40) hours in any one service week. Overtime pay for PSEs is to be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the basic hourly straight time rate.
How long is the probation period for USPS?
90 days
You go through 2 probation periods(90 working days and then 90 days) which is stupid.
Can a PSE be fired?
With regard to what the PO *can* do, well if a PSE is under probation, he/she can be fired for pretty much any legal reason.
Does PSE work on Thanksgiving?
PSEs receive the following 6 paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.