The question raised in this case is 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. We mutually agreed that this grievance does not fairly present a nationally interpretive dispute. The approval of LWOP under the above circumstances is subject to the provisions of Part 514, ELM. The parties recognize that LWOP may be granted to cover an employee's absence when the 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 employees, the needs of service, and the cost to the service. Accordingly, this grievance is remanded to Step 3 where those issues of local concern, such as LMU application, past practices, etc., may be addressed.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H4C1EC40690
Craft: Maintenance