The question raised in this case was whether the grievant was improperly denied LWOP to cover an absence during the choice vacation period for which he had insufficient annual leave to cover. The parties at Step 4 mutually agreed that this grievance does not fairly present a nationally interpretive dispute, and that the approval of LWOP under the above circumstances is subject to the provisions of Part 514, ELM. The parties recognized that LWOP may be granted to cover the employee's absence when that employee has no leave to cover vacation during choice vacation period, however approval of such request for LWOP is a matter of administrative discretion based-upon the needs of the employee, the needs of service, and the cost to the service. Accordingly, the grievance was remanded to Step 3 where those issues of local concern, such as LMOU application, past practices, etc., could be addressed.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H4C1EC40690
Craft: Maintenance