Local 73 Agreement

ARTICLE XVI    NOTICE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Employees shall be informed that they are entitled, on request, to Union representation during the course of any investigatory interview initiated by a University representative if the employee reasonably believes that such interview might result in disciplinary action.

The parties agree that a fairly administered progressive corrective action procedure can be effective in identifying and remedying many problems which interfere with employee job performance; they recognize, however, that serious workplace misconduct may warrant immediate suspension and/or discharge. No corrective action shall be taken without just cause. There shall be no change in the present progressive corrective action procedures without reaching an agreement with the Union.

Employees shall be furnished a copy of the corrective action notice when issued and one (1) copy shall be sent to the Union. Except for serious offenses, the progressive corrective action process shall not be advanced if six (6) months or more have elapsed since the incident giving rise to the employee's last previous corrective action. After six (6) months from the date of issue, notices of corrective action shall be barred from the sight of department supervision. Corrective actions in an employee's file will not be furnished or shown to prospective employers absent specific authorization by that employee.

The parties agree that notice in accordance with this Agreement means notice via telephone or certified mail. Employees are responsible for notifying department personnel of changes in personal data, i.e., address, telephone, etc. The notification period begins to run on the day after the telephone contact or certified letter is mailed.