The issue in this grievance is whether a disabled veteran can be disciplined for using sick leave while receiving treatment at a VA hospital. After reviewing this matter, it was mutually agreed that no national interpretive issue is present in this case. The parties at this level agree that Executive Order 5396, dated July 3, 1930, does apply to the Postal Service and that absences meeting the requirements of that decree cannot be used as a basis for discipline. Accordingly, we agreed to remand this case to the parties at Step 3 for further processing, including arbitration if necessary.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H4N4FC11641