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\nPreamble ………………………………………………………. 1  \nArticle 1 Union Recognition…………………………………. 1  \nArticle 2 Non-discrimination and Civil Rights………………. 4  \nArticle 3 Management Rights ………………………………. 5  \nArticle 4 Technological and Mechanization Changes ………. 5  \nArticle 5 Prohibition of Unilateral Action……………………. 7  \nArticle 6 Layoff and Reduction in Force ……………………. 7  \nArticle 7 Employee Classifications …………………………. 14  \nArticle 8 Hours of Work ……………………………………. 17  \nArticle 9 Salaries and Wages…………………………………. 23  \nArticle 10 Leave………………………………………………. 34  \nArticle 11 Holidays……………………………………………. 38  \nArticle 12 Principles of Seniority Posting and Reassignments ………………………………. 42  \nArticle 13 Assignment of Ill or Injured Regular Work Force Employees………………………………. 71  \nArticle 14 Safety and Health …………………………………. 77  \nArticle 15 Grievance-Arbitration Procedure …………………. 83  \nArticle 16 Discipline Procedure………………………………. 98  \nArticle 17 Representation ……………………………………. 102  \nArticle 18 No 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Article 2 Non-discrimination and Civil Rights\n# Article 3 Management Rights\n# Article 4 Technological and Mechanization Changes\n# Article 5 Prohibition of Unilateral Action\n# Article 6 Layoff and Reduction in Force\n# Article 7 Employee Classifications\n# Article 8 Hours of Work\n# Article 9 Salaries and Wages\n# Article 10 Leave\n# Article 11 Holidays\n# Article 12 Principles of Seniority Posting and Reassignments\n# Article 13 Assignment of Ill or Injured Regular Work Force Employees\n# Article 14 Safety and Health\n# Article 15 Grievance-Arbitration Procedure\n# Article 16 Discipline Procedure\n# Article 17 Representation\n# Article 18 No Strike\n# Article 19 Handbooks and Manuals\n# Article 20 Parking\n# Article 21 Benefit Plans\n# Article 22 Bulletin Boards\n# Article 23 Rights of Union Officials to Enter Postal Installations\n# Article 24 Employees on Leave with Regard to Union Business\n# Article 25 Higher Level Assignments\n# Article 26 Uniform and Work Clothes\n# Article 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