The Company and Union have a mutual interest in upholding the highest standards in workplace safety to ensure employees can safely perform the job duties of their classification.
A Post Offer Physical Assessment (POPA) is a validated test which measures the physical capability of a job candidate to the known essential physical job requirements. Pursuant to Letter Agreements 12-06, 16-10, 17-31, 19-03, and 19-36, the Company and Union previously agreed that a POPA test is required for nine (9) classifications as outlined in the Agreements. This Agreement does not modify provisions of the aforementioned Letter Agreements. Any omission of relevant Agreements is not intentional and shall be corrected.