Grievance Information Detail

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Contract Articles 5, 24

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Contract Violations

Holding

Grievance was DENIED. The Grievant was given a ten-day suspension for making threatening and intimidating statements regarding co-workers and the general public. The Employer argued the Grievant's conduct was a breach of security and that the Grievant's prior work history should not mitigate a clear violation of the Employee Code of Conduct. The Union argued the Employer failed to take into consideration the Grievant's excellent work record for over twenty-two years. The Union claimed the ten-day suspension constituted disparate treatment and was excessive and punitive. The Arbitrator held these remarks were serious and upheld the ten-day suspension that was imposed by the Employer.