The information on the 3999 is used for the transfer of territory. Carrier has a right to the 1838 and 1840 and a consultation before an adjustment. The 1838 should be given to the carrier 5 days in advance of the consultation and the 1840 should be given one day in advance. The consultation is supposed to be an exchange of ideas not just management telling you how it is going to be. On the 1840 the carrier s comments should be entered.
Carriers have a right to any documentation used to deduct time.
Carrier cannot be required to sign any statements. They don t have to allow a Union rep during the consultation but the carrier can ask. The 3999 is for the regular carrier. If receiving auxiliary assistance be specific on block, street, etc. Across the top of form 1838 the a,b,c,d are pieces and e,f,g is minutes.