Progressive Steps Procedure. In handling disciplinary matters, progressive steps shall be utilized unless the incident giving rise to the discipline is of such a nature that more severe action is appropriate. Whether or not the serious nature of the offense warranted bypassing the progressive steps is subject to the Grievance Procedures. A copy of all written discipline, including warnings or reprimands, shall be sent to the Union office unless the worker requests otherwise, within five (5) days that the written warnings/discipline not go to the Union. Progressive steps shall occur in the following order:
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