Kentucky Rural Letter Carriers' Association
The NRLCA hopes you never need this, but, if you do, here it is for easy reference:
Whenever talking to management, if the conversation starts to indicate disciplinary action OR you believe disciplinary action could result, STOP the conversation and ask:
"If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined; terminated; or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request that my union representative or steward be present at this meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion."
Management should grant your request for union representation.
The office of Inspector General (OIG) Postal Inspectors and You:
If questioned by the OIG/Postal Inspector(s) about your conduct, even if you believe you are not guilty of any wrong-doing, it is suggested you do the following:
Whenever talking to management, if the conversation starts to indicate disciplinary action OR you believe disciplinary action could result, STOP the conversation and ask:
"If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined; terminated; or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request that my union representative or steward be present at this meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion."
Management should grant your request for union representation.
The office of Inspector General (OIG) Postal Inspectors and You:
If questioned by the OIG/Postal Inspector(s) about your conduct, even if you believe you are not guilty of any wrong-doing, it is suggested you do the following:
1. Remain calm:
2. Correctly identify yourself, if requested to do so:
3. Do not physically resist an arrest or a search of your person or property:
4. Read aloud to the OIG/Postal Inspector the statement below:
5. Remain silent until you have consulted with your union representative
or attorney, as appropriate.
This is not complete advice. Always consult with a lawyer.
I request the presence of my union representative. If I am a suspect in a criminal matter, please so advise me. If so, I wish to contact my attorney. (His/Her) name is _______________. Telephone number_______.
If I am under arrest, I request you to so advise me and to inform me of the reason or reasons. I will not resist an arrest.
I do not consent to a search of my person or property; however, I will not physically resist or obstruct such a search. If you have a warrant, I request to see it at this time.
I will cooperate with you fully, but I do not waive any of my rights, including my right to remain silent. I will not sign a waiver-of-rights form, nor admit or deny any allegations, nor make any written or oral statement unless my attorney and/or union representative are personally present and so advise me.
I request the presence of my union representative. If I am a suspect in a criminal matter, please so advise me. If so, I wish to contact my attorney. (His/Her) name is _______________. Telephone number_______.
If I am under arrest, I request you to so advise me and to inform me of the reason or reasons. I will not resist an arrest.
I do not consent to a search of my person or property; however, I will not physically resist or obstruct such a search. If you have a warrant, I request to see it at this time.
I will cooperate with you fully, but I do not waive any of my rights, including my right to remain silent. I will not sign a waiver-of-rights form, nor admit or deny any allegations, nor make any written or oral statement unless my attorney and/or union representative are personally present and so advise me.