Termination excessive for insubordination

The grievor had a personal issue with one member of management and the parties had reached an agreement regarding their interactions. When the grievor became a union official and their relationship again became hostile, the company tried to use an earlier event to support discipline. The arbitrator disagreed and reduced the termination to a suspension.

A worker was fired for allegedly failing to live up to the terms of a settlement agreement.

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