The issue in this grievance is whether the grievant was improperly denied advance sick leave. After reviewing this matter, we mutually agreed that no national interpretive issue is fairly presented in this case. We agreed that, as stated in ELM 515.111, ". . . For leave purposes, a period of absence covering pregnancy and confinement is to be treated like any other condition which incapacitates the employee from the performance of duty . . ." We also agreed that whether to approve advance sick leave in connection with a disability which results from pregnancy and confinement is a decision that can only be made based on the fact circumstances and is ultimately left to the installation head as provided in ELM 513.521. At Step 4, we have no dispute over the meaning and intent of the ELM provisions cited above. Accordingly, we agreed to remand this case to the parties at Step 3 for further processing including arbitration, if necessary.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C3TC47985
Craft: Maintenance