For many years, your Union has been disputing the content of letters provided to members who were being called into meetings where discipline was contemplated.
In our view the letters were too vague and did not clearly explain what alleged misdemeanour the member was being called in to discuss. Wording such as “overall attendance” or “overall performance to date” are two examples.
We requested that each affected member be clearly aware of what was going to be discussed . The intent of these meetings is for fact finding and it is most effective when all attendees are prepared to discuss the issues.
The Union is happy to advise we have reached agreement on the content of these letters with the assistant of Arbitrator Jesse Kugler. Click HERE to see a copy. We will continue to monitor all meeting requests to ensure that the employer is complying with the terms of what was agreed to and signed off.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at contact@accomponent.ca, and please include CHQ-23-66 in the subject line.
This was signed on, and going forward if your letter does not comply, the Union will review all cases and grieve as required.