Step 4 Settlement Agreement: Article 19; Handbooks and Manuals (1986)

The issue in this grievance is whether the grievant is entitled to sick leave payment based upon an average of hours worked prior to July 28, 1985. After reviewing this matter, we mutually agreed that no national interpretive issue is fairly presented in this case. This is a local dispute suitable for regional determination by application of Part 513.42 of the ELM to the particular circumstances. Accordingly, we agreed to remand this case to the parties at Step 3 for further processing, including arbitration if necessary.