The question in this grievance is whether management is properly administering urinalysis tests for drugs during fitness-for-duty examinations. In full and final settlement of this case the parties mutually agree to the following:
1. It is agreed that during a fitness-for-duty examination a urinalysis test may be required in the judgment of the examining Medical Officer, in accordance with the Employee and Labor Relations Manual, Section 864.33.
2. If an employee's urinalysis is confirmed as positive, management may refer the employee to the Employee Assistance Program.
3. The Postal Service will not discipline employees solely on the basis of a positive drug test but will give them an opportunity to overcome their drug/alcohol problems. Postal Service policy on this issue is described fully in Section 871:3 of the Employee and Labor Relations Manual.
4. With respect to alcohol/drug abuse, it is understood that management has the responsibility to provide safe working conditions and a safe workforce as well as the responsibility to preserve the Sanctity of the mail.
Document Type: National Pre-Arbitration Settlement
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C4EC35264