Termination excessive for momentary lapse

The grievor argued with his supervisor and threw a plastic cup. He apologized, but the company terminated him, claiming his anger threatened the safety of the workplace. The arbitrator disagreed, finding the offence to be minor, and reinstated the grievor.

A part-time cook was fired for throwing a plastic cup in frustration during an argument with his supervisor. The union grieved the termination.

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