Common use of Disciplinary Cases Clause in Contracts

Disciplinary Cases. 9.01 In any disciplinary meeting which may result in an oral or written reprimand, suspension, discharge or termination, the employee shall be accompanied by the Union representative on his shift. In meetings at the Plant Manager and/or his designate level where more than a normal problem is being dealt with, Management, the Union Committee person or the employee may request the presence of the Plant Chairperson if available on shift. The Union Committee chairperson and the committee person present during such meeting shall be given a copy of all written reprimands. a) Disciplinary notices shall not be used as a basis for future discipline if the employee has established a clear record in respect to discipline for a period of one (1) year. b) No discipline shall be entered on an employee's written record unless 9.01 is strictly adhered to and the Company does not respond to the infraction within five (5) working days of the incident. Should further time be required for investigation, the Company will meet with the Union to discuss the extension of the time limits. 9.02 A claim by an employee that he has been discharged without just cause may be presented in writing as a grievance at Step Three of the Grievance Procedure, provided the grievance is submitted to the Plant Manager within five (5) working days after the Union has been advised of the discharge. If such grievance is processed to Arbitration, the Arbitrator may confirm the Company's action, or reinstate the employee with full compensation for time lost, or other ruling considered equitable in the opinion of the Arbitrator.

Disciplinary Cases. 9.01 In any disciplinary meeting which may result in an oral or written reprimand, suspension, discharge or termination, the employee shall be accompanied by the Union representative on his their shift. In meetings at the Plant Manager and/or his their designate level where more than a normal problem is being dealt with, Management, the Union Committee person or the employee may request the presence of the Plant Chairperson if available on shift. The Union Committee chairperson and the committee person present during such meeting shall be given a copy of all written reprimands. a) Disciplinary notices shall not be used as a basis for future discipline if the employee has established a clear record in respect to discipline for a period of one (1) year. b) No discipline shall be entered on an employee's written record unless 9.01 is strictly adhered to and the Company does not respond to the infraction within five (5) working days of the incident. Should further time be required for investigation, the Company will meet with the Union to discuss the extension of the time limits. 9.02 A claim by an employee that he has they have been discharged without just cause may be presented in writing as a grievance at Step Three of the Grievance Procedure, provided the grievance is submitted to the Plant Manager within five (5) working days after the Union has been advised of the discharge. If such grievance is processed to Arbitration, the Arbitrator may confirm the Company's action, or reinstate the employee with full compensation for time lost, or other ruling considered equitable in the opinion of the Arbitrator.