This broadcast focuses on Article 5 of the 2019-2022 National Agreement between the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the United States Postal Service. It focuses on the provisions regarding unilateral action by the employer, particularly in relation to changes in wages, hours, and working conditions. The text emphasizes the importance of Article 5, which prohibits the employer from making unilateral changes that violate the terms of the agreement or its legal obligations. It further delves into the concept of "past practice," which is defined as a consistent and accepted pattern of behavior between the employer and employees that can be used to interpret the agreement or create binding conditions of employment. The text outlines how past practices can be established, their various functions, and the process for changing them.

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