Grievance Information Detail

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Contract Articles 24

Attachment List

• 0867

Contract Violations

Holding

Grievance DENIED. Grievant, a Hospital Aide with five years of service, was terminated for patient abuse and neglect of duty. The case came down to conflicting testimonies. The arbitrator chose to believe the testimony of the Employer's witness because of the confident manner in which she testified, her position to view the incident, and the lack of motive for her to lie. The Union's witnesses were not able to disprove the Employer's witness. Since the charge of patient abuse was upheld and was grounds for removal, it was not necessary to review the charge of neglect.