PMedMoe said:
IMHO, it would seem you have a valid issue for grievance.
Agreed. (based on the assumption that the info provided is correct and current. I can not confirm that it is.)
First question...did you recieve a memo or msg stating you are changing DEU/environment or was it done verbally? If verbally, ask for it in writing is my first thought.
Now I know a bunch of people will say "oh don't do that" but my advice is to request (first verbally, and then if 'no dice' in a memo), the reference to the CF policy that states the CF can do that (do not make it "the Career Manager", as he/she doesn't own the CF policy, so don't direct it at anyone person, keep it to "the CF" type wording).
This will do a few things:
1. start a paper trail;
2. it may solve the problem, as your CoC may see there is no grounds for them to do this and stop it;
3.
you may find out that the CF IS authorized to do this which would stop you from making an arse out of yourself;
4. you may find out the CF is NOT supposed to be doing this, but moving forward with it, and then, if you want, you can request a sit-down with your CoC to present your case verbally. If that goes no where, you have the option of a grievance.
5. your paper trail of supporting documents will begin with your CT offer message and the *contract* you signed the day of your CT, and I strongly recommend you pick a good Assisting Member who knows the paperwork side to help you put your grievance into the proper format. In your grievnace, you will have to name SPECIFIC outcomes you are requesting, so make sure you consider those carefully if it comes to that point.
The overall point here is, you are looking initially to see if there is a policy stating clearly they can/can not do this. Simple.
Just because the "Career Manager" says so does NOT make it golden. The CF policy governs, and the CM is bound to that, like every other member of the CF.