Disciplinary Investigations (104)
Overview
This training covers part of the process from the time a worker comes to you as a steward with discipline, through your investigation, and ultimately your decision whether a just cause grievance is appropriate. Should have completed Representation (102) and The Contract (103) or equivalent experience prior to this training. Grievances & Settlements (201) as the next training in the Enforcement Series.
Resources
- Disciplinary Investigations (104) Guide
- Scenario Materials (shared at training)
| Section | Time | Learning Outcomes | Resources |
| Welcome | 5 Minutes | Introductions, Code of Conduct, Logistics | Code of Conduct |
| Disciplines | 10 min | What is a discipline in your contract? Does your contract have a just cause provision? Progressive Discipline? | |
| Guide Review | 15 min | When a worker gets a discipline, how do you use the Guide to assess whether to file a grievance, or not? This Guide covers a map of the investigation process, disciplinary information requests, and more. | Disciplinary Investigations (104) Guide |
| Exercise | 60 min | Share scenario and work through it using the Guide. Report back to group whether you decided to file a grievance and what your key arguments will be. | Disciplinary Investigations (104) Guide
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| Pre-Dismissals (Public Sector Only) | 30 min | How does a steward prepare for pre-dismissal meetings? | Disciplinary Investigations (104) Guide
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