Time Limit on Appeals. (a) When discipline has been assessed as a result of a formal hearing and the decision as rendered by the Carrier is not acceptable to the employee, any appeal must be presented in writing by or on behalf of the employee involved, to the Highest Designated Officer of the Company authorized to receive same, within sixty (60) days from the date of notification of the assessment of discipline. Failing to comply with this provision the decision shall be considered final, but this shall not be considered as a precedent or waiver of the contentions of the employees as to other discipline cases. The Highest Designated Officer shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the appeal is filed render a decision in writing on the appeal and, if the appeal is denied, the reasons for such denial shall be given. If no decision is rendered within sixty (60) days, the appeal shall be considered valid and settled accordingly, but this shall not be considered as a precedent or waiver of the contentions of the Carrier as to other discipline cases. In cases where the Employee or the Local Chairman with jurisdiction appeals the decision, a copy of the Carrier's decision will be provided to the appropriate BLE General Chairman.
Time Limit on Appeals. 1. When discipline has been assessed as a result of a formal hearing and the decision as rendered by CSXT is not acceptable to the employee, any appeal must be presented in writing by or on behalf of the employee involved, to the Highest Designated Officer of CSXT authorized to receive same, within sixty (60) days from the date of notification of the assessment of discipline. Failing to comply with this provision the decision shall be considered final, but this shall not be considered as a precedent or waiver of the contentions of the employees as to other discipline cases. The Highest Designated Officer shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the appeal is filed, render a decision in writing on the appeal and, if the appeal is denied, the reasons for such denial shall be given. If no decision is rendered within sixty (60) days, the appeal shall be considered valid and settled accordingly, but this shall not be considered as a precedent or waiver of the contentions of CSXT as to other discipline cases. In cases where the employee or the Local Chairman with jurisdiction appeals the decision, a copy of CSXT’s decision will be provided to the appropriate BLET General Chairman. Note 1: Postmark within sixty (60) days will satisfy the sixty (60) day provision for both parties. Note 2: When the discipline assessed is dismissal, such dismissal cases may receive expedited handling at the discretion of the General Chairman of jurisdiction.
Time Limit on Appeals. 1. When discipline has been assessed as a result of a formal hearing and the decision as rendered by the carrier is not acceptable to the employee, any appeal must be presented in writing by or on behalf of the employee involved, to the Superintendent of the Company within thirty (30) days from the date of notification of the assessment of discipline. Failing to comply with this provision the decision shall be considered final, but this shall not be considered as a precedent or waiver of the contentions of the employees as to other discipline cases. The carrier shall, within thirty (30) days from the date the appeal is filed render a decision in writing on the appeal and, if the appeal is denied, the reasons for such denial shall be given. If no decision is rendered within thirty (30) days, the appeal shall be considered valid and settled accordingly, but this shall not be considered as a precedent or waiver of the contentions of the carrier as to other discipline cases.
Time Limit on Appeals. A. When discipline has been assessed as a result of a formal hearing and the decision as rendered by CSXT is not acceptable to the Trainman, any appeal must be presented in writing by or on behalf of the Trainman involved, to the Highest Designated Officer of CSXT authorized to receive same, within sixty (60) days from the date of notification of the assessment of discipline. Failing to comply with this provision the decision shall be considered final, but this shall not be considered as a precedent or waiver of the contentions of the Trainman as to other discipline cases. The Highest Designated Officer shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the appeal is filed, render a decision in writing on the appeal and, if the appeal is denied, the reasons for such denial shall be given. If no decision is rendered within sixty (60) days, the appeal shall be considered valid and settled accordingly, but this shall not be considered as a precedent or waiver of the contentions of CSXT as to other discipline cases. In cases where the Trainman or the Local Chairman with jurisdiction appeals the decision, a copy of CSXT’s decision will be provided to the appropriate UTU General Chairman. Note 1: Postmark within sixty (60) days will satisfy the sixty (60) day provision for both parties. Note 2: When the discipline assessed is dismissal, such dismissal cases may receive expedited handling at the discretion of the General Chairman of jurisdiction.
Time Limit on Appeals. For purposes of this Article 5.2, time limits shall be governed as follows: • If hand-delivered, the day following the date the employee or Carrier officer signs for the letter shall be considered day one (1). • If certified, return receipt mail is used, the day following the postmark date shall be considered day one (1). • If no decision is rendered within sixty (60) days, the appeal shall be considered valid and settled accordingly, but this shall not be considered as a precedent or waiver of the contentions of the Carrier as to other discipline cases.
