Reason for Disciplinary Action. The parties recognize the principles of progressive and corrective discipline. In some instances, an incident may justify severe disciplinary action including termination, depending on the seriousness of the incident. A suspension will be upheld unless it is arbitrary, unreasonable, or unrelated to the needs of the service. A termination will be upheld if a substantial shortcoming of the employee is proved, which is defined as that which renders the employee's continuance in office in some way detrimental to the discipline and efficiency of the service and which the law and sound public policy recognize as just and sufficient cause for no longer holding the position. Employees shall have the right to request the presence of a Union Representative at the time that any discharge, disciplinary suspension or other adverse action is to be taken against the employee.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Reason for Disciplinary Action. The parties recognize the principles of progressive and corrective discipline. In some instances, an incident may justify severe disciplinary action including termination, depending on the seriousness of the incident. A suspension will be upheld unless it is arbitrary, unreasonable, or unrelated to the needs of the service. A termination will be upheld if a substantial shortcoming of the employee is proved, which is defined as that which renders the employee's continuance in office in some way detrimental to the discipline and efficiency of the service and which the law and sound public policy opinion recognize as just and sufficient cause for no longer holding the position. Employees shall have the right to request the presence of a Union Representative at the time that any discharge, disciplinary suspension or other adverse action is to be taken against the employee.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Reason for Disciplinary Action. The parties recognize the principles of progressive and corrective discipline. In some instances, an incident may justify severe disciplinary action including termination, depending on the seriousness of the incident. A suspension will be upheld unless it is arbitrary, unreasonable, or unrelated to the needs of the service. A termination will be upheld if a substantial shortcoming of the employee is proved, which is defined as that which renders the employee's continuance in office in some way detrimental to the discipline and efficiency of the service and which the law and sound public policy opinion recognize as just and sufficient cause for no longer holding the position. Employees shall have the right to request the presence of a Union Representative at the time that any discharge, disciplinary suspension or other adverse action is to be taken against the employee.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Reason for Disciplinary Action. The parties recognize the principles of progressive and corrective discipline. In some instances, an incident may justify severe disciplinary action including termination, depending on the seriousness of the incident. A suspension will be upheld unless it is arbitrary, unreasonable, or unrelated to the needs of the service. A termination will be upheld if a substantial shortcoming of the employee is proved, which is defined as that which renders the employee's continuance in office in some way detrimental to the discipline and efficiency of the service and which the law and sound public policy recognize as just and sufficient cause for no longer holding the position. Employees shall have the right to request the presence of a Union Representative at the time that any discharge, disciplinary suspension or other adverse action is to be taken against the employee.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement