WRITTEN DISCHARGE. A written copy of the discharge of any employee shall be furnished to the employee, the Xxxxxxx, and the Local Union.
WRITTEN DISCHARGE. All reprimands, including oral reprimands, will be documented and a copy given to the employee and a copy sent to the Chief Xxxxxxx. Discipline is the sole and exclusive responsibility of the employer. However, no employee shall be disciplined or discharged except for just cause. While progressive discipline is preferable, there may be instances where it cannot be applied and where the employer is warranted in taking more severe disciplinary action immediately including discharge.
