Grievance Information Detail

Grievance is MODIFIED.  Within seven (7) days from the date of this Opinion and Award, the Grievant shall be reinstated to his position as Therapeutic Program Worker at Warrensville Developmental Center without loss Seniority; Classification; Pay Grade; and Shift. Except for the five (5) day unpaid Suspension for the substantiated finding for his Failure to Report, he shall receive payment for all lost wages and benefits and be made whole in every other manner consistent with contractual mandates of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Such backpay shall be set off by any and all interim earnings and/or Unemployment benefits/compensation. The Grievant shall provide the necessary Documentation to substantiate his claim for backpay and any other contractual entitlements; his failure to do so will result in a forfeiture of whatever period of time he fails to validate said claim(s). Summarily stated, except for the 5-Day Suspension, he shall be “made whole” as if he had not been Removed. The Arbitrator shall retain jurisdiction for sixty (60) calendar days from the date of this Opinion and Award to assist the Parties with any implementation issues that may arise.