Grievance Information Detail

OCB Case Number

Old Grievance Number

Award Number

Grievant's Name

Arbitrator

Agency

Union

First Chair

Union Advocate

Second Chair

Arbitration Date

Decision Date

Decision

Cost

Contract Articles 5.01, 9.01, 13.01, 13.03

Attachment List

• 1377
• 1377

Contract Violations

Holding

Grievance was DENIED. Grievant was suspended for three days without pay from her position as a teacher at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility for sleeping on duty. The Union argued that the Grievant was not asleep, she was just practicing a stress-reduction technique. The Employer argued that three witnesses saw her and she appeared to be asleep. The Employer also argued that even if the Grievant was not asleep, she gave the appearance that she was, which leads to the same problems in terms of inmate control and safety of the prison staff. The Arbitrator agreed with this reasoning, and noted that it was important for someone in the Grievant’s position to be alert at all times.