Common use of Disputes as to Discipline Clause in Contracts

Disputes as to Discipline. A. The employer shall not discipline any employee within the bargaining unit without just cause. If the employer feels there is possible cause for discipline, the Union office will be contacted and informed of the nature of the issue. If the nature of the issue involves allegations of criminal acts and/or fraud, the Union will make a reasonable attempt to schedule the disciplinary meeting within forty-eight (48) hours. HCI will share certain information pertaining to the investigation during the initial meeting and prior to imposing any disciplinary action upon the employee. If the employee fails to appear for the meeting, he/she will have until the next business day or a mutually acceptable date to submit any evidence to support their position. B. A meeting with the employee, the supervisor and the Union will take place to investigate the issue. The employee and the Union may be informed of the action being taken at the conclusion of the meeting. If disciplinary action is not imposed at the meeting, the employee and the Union will be notified of the outcome at a subsequent meeting. C. The Union shall have the right to take up the disciplinary action as a grievance at the second step of the grievance procedure, and the matter shall be handled in accordance with this procedure through the arbitration step if necessary.

Disputes as to Discipline. A. The employer shall not discipline any employee within the bargaining unit without just cause. If the employer feels there is possible cause for discipline, the Union office will be contacted and informed of the nature of the issue. If the nature of the issue involves allegations of criminal acts and/or fraud, the Union will make a reasonable attempt to schedule the disciplinary meeting within forty-forty- eight (48) hours. HCI will share certain information pertaining to the investigation during the initial meeting and prior to imposing any disciplinary action upon the employee. If the employee fails to appear for the meeting, he/she will have until the next business day or a mutually acceptable date to submit any evidence to support their position. B. A meeting with the employee, the supervisor and the Union will take place to investigate the issue. The employee and the Union may be informed of the action being taken at the conclusion of the meeting. If disciplinary action is not imposed at the meeting, the employee and the Union will be notified of the outcome at a subsequent meeting. C. The Union shall have the right to take up the disciplinary action as a grievance at the second step of the grievance procedure, and the matter shall be handled in accordance with this procedure through the arbitration step if necessary.