Ziegler, Inc. & IUOE 49   

Arbitrator Stephen F. Befort       

Issue: Termination          

EE terminated for escalating pattern of aggressive and confrontational behavior over 2 month period. ER argued discharge appropriate as grievant failed to correct behavior after warnings and threatening behavior justified immediate termination.        

Grievance Denied            Termination upheld. Repeated disruptive incidents continued despite supervisor warnings. Behavior likely to continue if remained on job. ER consistent in discharge for similar behaviors.

"> Ziegler, Inc. & IUOE 49   

Arbitrator Stephen F. Befort       

Issue: Termination          

EE terminated for escalating pattern of aggressive and confrontational behavior over 2 month period. ER argued discharge appropriate as grievant failed to correct behavior after warnings and threatening behavior justified immediate termination.        

Grievance Denied            Termination upheld. Repeated disruptive incidents continued despite supervisor warnings. Behavior likely to continue if remained on job. ER consistent in discharge for similar behaviors.

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(No Case #) Ziegler, Inc.

Ziegler, Inc. & IUOE 49   

Arbitrator Stephen F. Befort       

Issue: Termination          

EE terminated for escalating pattern of aggressive and confrontational behavior over 2 month period. ER argued discharge appropriate as grievant failed to correct behavior after warnings and threatening behavior justified immediate termination.        

Grievance Denied            Termination upheld. Repeated disruptive incidents continued despite supervisor warnings. Behavior likely to continue if remained on job. ER consistent in discharge for similar behaviors.

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