At issue in this case is whether the Cleveland, Ohio post office has adopted and enforced a policy whereby employees using sick leave in excess of three percent of their scheduled hours will be disciplined. During our discussion, several points of agreement were reached. They are:
1. The USPS and the APWU agree that discipline for failure to maintain a satisfactory attendance record or "excessive absenteeism" must be determined on a case-by-case basis in light of all the relevant evidence and circumstances.
2. The USPS and the APWU agree that any rule setting a fixed amount or percentage of sick leave usage after which an employee will be, as a matter of course, automatically disciplined is inconsistent with the National Agreement and applicable handbooks and manuals.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: A8NA0840