Field Training Exercise (FTX) Challenge Process

Our members may challenge a FTX as follows:

• STEP 1 - The involved employee must submit a request to the manager who conducted the FTX within ten (10) days from the date of the FTX. 
  • Notify the manager - Request  verbally or via email that you don't agree and would like to review the applicable rules, standards or testing procedure.  
    FYI - You can find the managers email in the myup search bar.
• STEP 2 - If an agreement cannot be reached, the exception may be appealed to the Service Unit DRO.
  • Notify the union -  Fill out the form bellow with your summary of events.  We will continue the challenge process.
• STEP 3 - If an agreement cannot be reached, the employee may request further review by the Service Unit Superintendent.
  • We will follow up with the Service Unit Superintendent if needed.
• STEP 4 - If an agreement cannot be reached,  the employee may request further review by General Director Regional Operations for final decision.
  • We will follow up with the General Director Regional Operations if needed.